William Driver is said to have given this nickname to the American flag in 1824
... On March 17, 1824, as a birthday and farewell gift, his mother and several .... 
Evidently Driver had two flags and gave each one of them the flag and they both
... [DOC] [TLE] Old Glory flag | National Museum of American History [PAR] Description: The name "Old Glory" was loudly proclaimed in 1824 by Captain 
William Driver as he hoisted the flag given to him as a birthday present.