The Framers of that Constitution bequeathed to us not a static set of rules but a perpetual duty to keep struggling to build, in their words, “a more perfect union.” The American flag embodies ...
Just as the US flag dips to no man or king, and you will see even at the Olympic ceremonies, the American flag is the only one that doesn't dip to the head of state of the host country.
these features being left to the discretion of the flag maker. In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts ...