What does our flag stand for?

The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.

Why is a flag important to a country?

A nation’s flag describes the history and the present day of the country in its colors and design.

How did we get American flag?

On J, to establish an official flag for the new nation, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act: “Resolved, that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.”

Who made the flag of the United States?

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Why are there only 48 stars on the American flag?

The 48-star flag is the flag that soldiers and sailors fought for during World War II. It is the flag that Harry S Truman saluted when he was the President of the United States. The number of stars on the American flag first grew to with the addition of New Mex- ico and Arizona.

Which star on the flag represents which state?

The stars on the flag are not associated with any state OFFICIALLY. Just for the fun of it, we have assigned the stars to the flag in the chronological order in which the states joined the union.

What is the most recognized state flag?

California. The California state flag slightly edges Texas for the top spot on our most famous state flags list.

Do all US states have their own flag?

In a way, state flags are like a family that shares a last name, but each member has his or her own first name. In the United States of America, all the states honor the red, white, and blue American flag because they’re part of the USA family, but their own flag sets each one apart from the other 49.