Flag of the United States Army
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The flag of the United States Army displays a blue replica of the War Office Seal set on a white field. Beneath the seal is a broad scarlet scroll bearing the inscription in white letters, "United States Army". Beneath the scroll, in blue Arabic numerals, is "1775", the year in which the Continental Army was created with the appointment of General George Washington as General of the Army. All of this is on a white background.
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Use | War flag |
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Proportion | 33:26 |
Adopted | June 12, 1956; 67 years ago (1956-06-12)[1] |
Design | A blue replica of the War Office Seal set on a white field. Beneath the seal is a broad scarlet scroll bearing the inscription in white letters, "UNITED STATES ARMY". Beneath the scroll, in blue sans serif Arabic numerals, is "1775". |
Designed by | United States Army |
United States Army Field Flag | |
Use | War flag |
Proportion | 4:3 |
Adopted | April 12, 1962; 61 years ago (1962-04-12)[2] |
Design | A white replica of the War Office Seal set on a blue field. Beneath the seal is a broad white scroll bearing the inscription in scarlet letters, "UNITED STATES ARMY". Beneath the scroll, in white sans serif Arabic numerals, is "1775". |
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The flag was officially adopted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 12, 1956, via Executive Order 10670.[1]