President Biden’s inauguration flags

Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th President of the United States of America will take place against a backdrop of 7.2-metre banners symbolising the history and unity of the United States

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the Oath of Office

Betsy Ross flag: Thirteen stars and stripes represent the original 13 colonies that rebelled against the British Crown to become the first states of the Union in 1776

13-star flag: First official U.S. flag adopted by Congress in 1777. George Washington was the only President to serve under this flag. In 1795, the stars were increased to 15

50-star flag: Ordered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to mark the admittance of Hawaii in 1959. President Biden will be the 13th president to serve under this flag


Source: Dixie Flag and Banner
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