A Flag Episode.

The article presents an historical anecdote regarding the first American flag to be hoisted on a naval ship at a foreign port. Details are given describing the events surrounding the munitions-supply voyage of the U.S. colonial vessel the "Nancy" in 1775. The events surrounding the creation of the flag by crewman Thomas Mendenhall and its use are narrated along with the ship's military actions upon returning to the U.S. Comments are also given discussing the historical corroboration and confirmation of the traditional story.