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Whether you're a Navy veteran, active duty sailor, family member, or patriotic American, this flag honors the service and sacrifice of all who have sailed under the American flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated to the Gadsden Flag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Navy Jack shares design elements with the famous Gadsden Flag, both featuring the rattlesnake and 'Don't Tread on Me' motto. While the Gadsden Flag has a yellow field, the First Navy Jack features the 13 stripes, specifically connecting it to naval service and the original colonies' maritime fight for independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay with Pride\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flag makes an excellent addition to any patriotic or military flag display. 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Flown by George Washington and the Continental Army in 1775-1777, this flag represents the crucial transition period when American colonists were moving from seeking reconciliation with Britain to declaring full independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerica's First National Flag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Union Flag holds the distinction of being the first national flag of the United States. It was first raised by General George Washington on January 1, 1776, at his headquarters near Boston, marking the formation of the Continental Army. This momentous occasion occurred six months before the Declaration of Independence, when colonists still hoped for reconciliation while preparing for war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnique Historical Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Union Flag features a fascinating design that reflects the colonists' conflicted position in early 1776. 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