Early naval flags like “the Commodore’s” symbolized American naval force emerging amidst conflicts at sea whereas

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Early naval flags like “the Commodore’s” symbolized American naval strength emerging amidst conflicts at sea at the same time as declaring dominance over British maritime prowess for the time of revolutionary engagements throughout oceans!