James Island Lodge No. 396
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When the American Revolution broke out in 1775, the colonists weren’t fighting united under a single flag. Instead, most regiments participating in the war for independence against the British fought under their own flags. In June of 1775, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army - a unified colonial fighting force - with the hopes of a more organized battle against its colonial oppressors. This led to the creation of
what was, essentially, the first “American” flag, the Continental Colors. For some, this flag, which was comprised of 13 red and
white alternating stripes and a Union Jack in the corner, was too similar to that of the British. (lower left image)

George Washington soon realized that flying a flag that was even remotely close to the British flag was not a great confidence-builder for the revolutionary effort, so he turned his efforts towards creating a new symbol of freedom for the soon-to-be fledgling nation. On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” (top left image).

Over 100 years later, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson marked
the anniversary of that decree by officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.




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  • WELCOME
  • Masonry - A Quick Look
  • Masonic Interest
    • A Free Mason
    • Ahiman Rezon
    • Blue Lodge Officers
    • District 1 and 2 Lodges
    • SC Appendent Bodies
    • Instructional and Inspirational
    • BC , AD and AL
    • Receiving GM/DGM/DDGM
    • Masonic Light
    • Masonic Terms
  • Sick and Distressed
  • Rainbow and DeMolay
  • President Washington Portrait Presentation
  • APPRECIATION
    • Br. Defourneaux & Br. Kronenwetter
    • Brother Sam Leviner
    • Brother Woodie 100 Year Birthday
    • WB Wilson
    • WB Morgan and WB Ivie
    • RWB Schumann
    • RWB Hughes
  • Words To Consider
    • Paul Harvey
    • Patriotic and Memorial Day Quotes
  • July 11 Communication
  • July 25 Special Communication
  • SCHEDULE of Events
  • Our Lodge Flag
  • First Flag of the United States
  • United States Flag
    • Flag Facts
    • More Flag Facts
    • Star Spangled Banner
    • Meaning of the Thirteen Folds
  • Patriotic Holidays
  • US and SC Holidays
  • Lodge Charity Memorial Fund
  • VETERANS
  • Officers & Committees
  • Member Info
    • Annual Dues Notice
    • Your Info
    • Dues and Dues Cards
    • Years of Service
    • Reinstatement
  • BUILDING RENTAL
  • CONTACT / UPDATES