# Title: US Navy Jack


## Description: First Navy Jack, Navy Union Jacks Stars Design Dates in general use Notes 0 or January 8, 1776 – June 14, 1777 The first jack adopted by the United States consisted of thirteen alternating red and white horizontal stripes. Known as the First Navy Jack, it is often depicted with a rattlesnake and motto, however, the evidence is inconclusive that the jack actually had either of these. There is reason to believe that the Continental Navy jack was simply a red and white striped flag with no other adornment. [7] 13 June 14, 1777 – May 1, 1795 Examples of many layouts of the 13 star pattern exist (see Flag of the United States). 15 May 1, 1795 – July 3, 1818 The 15-star jack was used by the United States during the Quasi-War and the War of 1812. 20 July 4, 1818 – July 3, 1819 21 July 4, 1819 – July 3, 1820 23 July 4, 1820 – July 3, 1822 24 July 4, 1822 – July 3, 1836 25 July 4, 1836 – July 3, 1837 26 July 4, 1837 – July 3, 1845 27 July 4, 1845 – July 3, 1846 28 July 4, 1846 – July 3, 1847 29 July 4, 1847 – July 3, 1848 30 July 4, 1848 – July 3, 1851 31 July 4, 1851 – July 3, 1858 32 July 4, 1858 – July 3, 1859 33 July 4, 1859 – July 3, 1861 Civil War 34 July 4, 1861 – July 3, 1863 35 July 4, 1863 – July 3, 1865 36 July 4, 1865 – July 3, 1867 37 July 4, 1867 – July 3, 1877 38 July 4, 1877 – July 3, 1890 43 July 4, 1890 – July 3, 1891 44 July 4, 1891 – July 3, 1896 45 July 4, 1896 – July 3, 1908 Sinking of the USS Maine;Spanish–American War;Great White Fleet 46 July 4, 1908 – July 3, 1912 48 July 4, 1912 – July 3, 1959 World War I;World War II 49 July 4, 1959 – July 3, 1960 50 July 4, 1960 – October 12, 1975[4] A 50-star jack was adopted on July 4, 1960, after the ascension of the Territory of Hawaii into statehood. The 50-star jack was used during the Vietnam War. In October 1975, the jack was briefly replaced by the First Navy Jack in commemoration of the U.S. Navy's bicentennial as well as the bicentennial of the United States of America's independence. The 50-star jack was re-adopted on January 1, 1977. 0 October 13, 1975 – December 31, 1976[4] On October 13, 1975, commissioned U.S. Navy warships switched to the First Navy Jack in commemoration of the bicentennial of the United States Navyand the United States of America's bicentennial. It was used in this capacity until December 31, 1976, when the 50-star jack was re-adopted. 50 January 1, 1977 – September 10, 2002[4][8] Global War on Terrorism;War in Afghanistan The 50-star jack was re-adopted by commissioned U.S. Navy warships on January 1, 1977. Since August 18, 1980, the First Navy Jack has been used by the active commissioned ship having the longest total period as active in place of the union jack until the ship is decommissioned or transferred to inactive status, whereupon the next such ship inherits the honor. In 2002, commissioned U.S. Navy warships switched to the First Navy Jack. From September 11, 2002 onwards, the 50-star jack is only used by Military Sealift Command (MSC) and non-U.S. Navy vessels (e.g., USCG, NOAA, etc.). 0 September 11, 2002[8] – June 3, 2019 Global War on Terrorism;War in Afghanistan;Iraq War The First Navy Jack has been in use since 2002 by United States Navy vessels only. MSC and non-U.S. Navy vessels, such as those of the U.S. Coast Guard and NOAA, continue to use the 50-star union jack adopted in 1960. From August 18, 1980, onwards, the active commissioned ship having the longest total period as active uses the First Navy Jack instead.[4] Currently that ship is USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). 50 June 4, 2019 – The 50-star jack set to be re-adopted by commissioned U.S. Navy warships on February 21, 2019, effective June 4, 2019, to coincide with the Battle of Midway.


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- [Don't Tread On Me (Red) First Naval Jack License Plate](https://www.uspatriotcolors.com/a/llms/products/don-t-tread-on-me-red-first-naval-jack-license-plate)
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