Flags of North America - Wikipedia
WEBA map of North America (without Greenland) with 23 national flags, excluding the flags of the dependencies and other territories. This is a gallery of flags of North American countries, territories and their affiliated international organizations.
Flag of the United States - Wikipedia
WEBThe national flag of the United States, often referred to as the American flag or the U.S. flag, consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, alternating red and white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, where rows of six stars alternate with rows of five stars.
flag of the United States of America - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBSep 2, 2024 · national flag consisting of white stars (50 since July 4, 1960) on a blue canton with a field of 13 alternating stripes, 7 red and 6 white. The 50 stars stand for the 50 states of the union, and the 13 stripes stand for the original 13 states.
Facts about the United States Flag | Smithsonian Institution
WEBFacts about the United States Flag. Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual arrangements of the stars and odd proportions, these features being left to the discretion of the flag maker.
Flags, Symbols & Currency of United States - World Atlas
WEBThe National Flag of the United States of America was officially adopted on July 4, 1960. The 50-star version of the flag was designed by Robert G. Heft. The National Flag of the United States of America features 13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white stripes.
The American flag and other national symbols - USAGov
WEBThe flag of the United States is a symbol of freedom before which Americans recite the pledge of allegiance. The flag's 13 red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies. Its 50 white stars on a blue background represent the 50 states.
Flag Timeline - US History
WEBJan 3, 2011 · A timeline of the evolution and development of the official U.S. flag over the course of U.S. History.
flags of the United States - Students | Britannica Kids
WEBEach state in the Union has an official flag. The United States Navy uses special flags for signaling. Flag Traditions. Many traditions have grown up regarding the display and use of the United States flag. These traditions, intended as marks of respect, are widely observed.
Flag of United States - Flagpedia.net
WEBThe flag of the United States was mentioned for the first time in 1777. Its author was probably Congressman Francis Hopkinson, who took an inspiration from the flag of Sons of Liberty - a group of activists protesting against the introduction of English customs in the American colonies.
Flag of the United States - Meaning, colors & history - Database of flags
WEBMeaning of the flag of the United States of America. The colors represent the ideals on which the nation is founded, such as freedom, equality, and justice. The red color symbolizes valor and courage, reflecting the sacrifice of the people who fought for the country; White stands for purity and innocence, symbolizing the value of honesty;
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