The First Continental Congress passed the 'Flag Act' on June 14th, 1777 establishing the 'official' flag presumably fashioned after the one sewn by Betsy Ross in May, 1776. When Vermont and Kentucky were added to the union in 1792, additional stars and stripes were added to represent each of them. That flag is referred to as The Star Spangled Banner. Our chapter has adopted this flag as our official flag since the 15th star and stripe represent Kentucky. When Tennessee was added the flag reverted to the original 13 stripes and added the 16th star. A synopsis of flag Etiquette The flag should be lighted at all times, either by sunlight or by a light source. The flag should be flown in fair weather, unless the flag is designed for inclement weather The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.