This Day in History . . . September 3rd

Did you know yesterday, September 3rd in 1777, an American flag flew in battle for the very first time?

This occurred during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware. Gen. William Maxwell, commanding a Patriot force of infantry and cavalry, ordered the new flag raised in a clash with an advance guard of British and Hessian troops.

Long may it wave. God bless and keep the USA.