Flag Intro

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-	*The star pattern displayed in the flag's union is a [http://www.usflag.org/history/the28starflag.html 28-star] design. It was introduced on July 4, 1846, when Texas was admitted to the Union. The design was used for only one year.	+	*The flag only has a 28 stars, rather than 50. Historically, {{w|List of flags of the United States|a United States flag with a 28-star design}} was used from July 4, 1846 (recognizing {{w|Texas}}) until July 4, 1847 (recognizing {{w|Iowa}} becoming the 29th state).
	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

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Current revision as of 22:17, 4 October 2024

An intro toon that features Homestar and Old Glory. It was probably intended for use on Independence Day. When the toon completes, it always leads to Main Page 12.

Running Time: 0:20

Cast: Homestar Runner

Contents 1 Fun Facts 1.1 Trivia 1.2 Goofs 1.3 Real-World References 2 External Links

[edit] Fun Facts

[edit] Trivia

• This the first time the "Everybody Everybody" song cuts off early.

[edit] Goofs

• The flag has 14 stripes. An American flag has 13 stripes (7 red and 6 white), each representing one of the original 13 colonies.

[edit] Real-World References

• The flag only has a 28 stars, rather than 50. Historically, a United States flag with a 28-star design was used from July 4, 1846 (recognizing Texas) until July 4, 1847 (recognizing Iowa becoming the 29th state).

[edit] External Links

• view the Flash file for "Flag Intro"
• mirror source for "Flag Intro" (in case the link above does not work)