Philadelphia Light Horse Flag pole Made in the USA

Made in the USA

in the first temporary national capital of Montgomery

Washington is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the nation's capital

After seceding from Mexico in 1836

before it was able to attain its own statehood in 1792

Philadelphia Light Horse Flag pole Made in the USAThe First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, or "First City Troop", was organized in 1774 as the Light Horse of the City of Philadelphia, often referred to as the Philadelphia Light Horse, one of the first patriotic military organizations established in the American Revolution. During the Revolution, the troop fought in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, and Germantown. It often served as George Washington's personal bodyguard. The unit also