Based on stories from expert historians, a man originating from Massachusetts named Captain William Driver was the first to call the
American Flag the Old Glory. He would stay at Nashville, Tennessee when he arrived from his many journeys, particularly in 1837. He loved the Old Glory so much that he would display it in many places such as on his ship and in many places that he would visit. A lot of people would see and admire the flag. The original one featured 34 stars which featured the 34 existing states at the time belonging to the Union in 1861.
The Civil War started in 1861 and Tennessee quickly was claimed by the enemies of the Union. Captain William Driver at the time was worried that the opposing forces would find the flag and destroy the Old Glory. He thought of a way to save the flag by talking to some local women and then sewing the Old Glory into a pillow.
After a year, the Union reclaimed Nashville and Driver set out to raise the Old Glory on top of the State Capitol Spire. During that period, the 6th Ohio Regiment which was also part of the Federal troops, appreciated the Old Glory and included it in their motto.
These are only a few of the many colorful events during the Civil War that showed how Captain Driver and several other Americans helped save the Old Glory. The
US flag or Old Glory is a national asset today.
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