| 单词 | grand union flag |
| 释义 | > as lemmasGrand Union flag Grand Union flag n. the flag of the thirteen American colonies which declared independence in 1776, consisting of red and white stripes with a Union Jack in the top corner near the hoist; cf. Union flag n. 2. historical in later use. ΚΠ 1852 Notes & Queries 10 July 41/2 A letter from Boston..published in the Penna Gazette for January, 1776, says ‘The grand union flag was raised on the 2nd, in compliment to the united colonies.’ 1896 Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Sentinel 4 Mar. 4 In December, 1775, on recommendation of a committee of congress, an emblem known as the ‘Grand Union’ flag was adopted. 1928 Rotarian June 26/3 The Grand Union flag..under which Washington had taken command of the army. 2013 Christian Sci. Monitor (Nexis) 4 July The second event..was the unfurling of what is known as the first flag of America, the Grand Union flag, which featured 13 characteristic red-and-white stripes with the British Union Jack in the canton. < as lemmas |
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