Sept. 3, 1777, haiku

3rd of September
Stars and Stripes fly in battle
The first time ever

William Maxwell’s men
At Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware
Engage the British

Colonist force lost
Then regrouped with Washington
In unity, strength

The flag flew again
Ultimately, victory
For hope and freedom

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