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Early days of the Revolutionary War are going badly, Washinton ask for volunteers but hardly anyone comes forth. Of those who do come forth, smallpox ravages the troops until Washinton commands everyone gets inoculated,

A bloody battle to the northwest of Philadelphia. I expect the British will seize it.

On June 14, 1777 the Congress resolved that the American standard would carry thirteen alternating red and white stripes, with thirteen white stars on a blue field. So that’s why June 14th is Flag Day! Very appropriate.