Early naval flags like “the Commodore’s” symbolized American naval energy rising amidst conflicts at sea when

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Early naval flags like “the Commodore’s” symbolized American naval power rising amidst conflicts at sea while putting forward dominance over British maritime prowess at some point of revolutionary engagements across oceans!