A lot of Americans do not truly know where the name The Old Glory came from. The
American flag was nicknamed Old Glory by an American sea commander named William Driver during the 19th century. He gave the flag he particularly used Old Glory, which is the very same term used by Americans throughout the United States for the banner. The original flag Driver used is a very popular artifact today.
The Old Glory was personally made by William Driver’s mother together with a few other ladies from Massachusetts. His mother gave him the flag to be used on his ship during the 1820s. The flag was quite big, measuring about 10 x 17 square feet. It also incorporated heavy duty material to ensure that it stays strong despite the harsh external conditions that the ship had to bear through its journeys.
The flag also displayed 24 stars which was among the most common styles displayed during that period. The stars were representative of the nautical background. There was also a small anchor included on the blue portion at the corner.
The captain was very eager to receive and display The Old Glory on his ship. He immediately gave the banner its new nickname as he explored the world in 1831 using his ship called Charles Doggett.
The Old Glory was the official banner of Charles Doggett throughout the trip. If you look at the flag today, you will notice patches and repairs made on the edges of the
US flag. These prove that the flag is the same one used by Captain Driver.
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by:
The Flagman
