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  1. Flag of the United States - Wikipedia

    • The 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. The 50 stars on the flag repres… See more

    History

    The current design of the U.S. flag is its 27th; the design of the flag has been modified officially 26 times since 1777. The 48-star flag was in effect for 47 years until the 49-star version became official on July 4, 1959. Th… See more

    Symbolism

    The flag of the United States is the nation's most widely recognized symbol. Within the United States, flags are frequently displayed not only on public buildings but on private residences. The flag is a common m… See more

    Design

    The basic design of the current flag is specified by 4 U.S.C. § 1 (1947): "The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be forty-eight stars, whit… See more

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  1. flag of the United States of America - Encyclopedia …

    WEBSep 2, 2024 · Learn about the history, meaning, facts, and design of the U.S. flag, also known as the Stars and Stripes. See how the flag has changed over time and what it represents.

  2. The American flag and other national symbols - USAGov

  3. Facts about the United States Flag | Smithsonian Institution

  4. Flag Timeline - US History

    WEBJan 3, 2011 · Learn about the history and evolution of the US flag from 1775 to 1960. See images and facts about the different designs, stars, stripes, and meanings of the American flag.

  5. Flag of the United States - Simple English Wikipedia, …

    WEBLearn about the history, design and meaning of the U.S. flag, also known as the Stars and Stripes or the Star-Spangled Banner. See how the flag has changed over time and how it is used in different contexts.

  6. Flags of the United States | American, Historical, Symbolic

  7. Short History of the United States Flag - American …

    WEBNov 6, 2019 · Learn about the origins and evolution of the U.S. flag from the Continental Colors to the current 50-star version. Discover the stories behind the design, the meanings of the colors, and the flag acts …

  8. Flag of United States - Flagpedia.net

    WEBLearn about the origin, meaning and evolution of the US flag, which has 13 stripes and 50 stars representing the states. Find out more information about the country, such as its capital, population, currency and flags of …

  9. Flag History & Evolution - National Flag Foundation

    WEBLearn about the origins, changes, and meanings of the U.S. Flag from 1777 to present. See how the Flag has been a symbol of freedom, patriotism, and unity in various historical events and moments.