In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

A debate in Easthampton has been spawned over the removal of an American flag that hung over Nashawannuck Pond.

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.