List of flags of the United States - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of flags in the United States describing the evolution of the flag of the United States, as well as other flags used within the United States, such as the flags of governmental agencies. There are also separate flags for embassies and ships.
Here Are the 27 Different US Flags and How They Got That Way
WEBJun 28, 2019 · The flag of the United States goes by different names — The Stars and Stripes; The Red, White, and Blue; Old Glory; and The Star-Spangled Banner.
Flags of the United States | American, Historical, Symbolic
WEBThe table contains images of the U.S. national flag and of the flags of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Larger images of the flags can be viewed by clicking on individual flags. Articles on the country, the states, and the district (Washington, D.C.) and on their respective flag histories can be accessed via the links below the flags.
Different Types of American Flags - The Flag Shirt
WEBMay 28, 2019 · Come browse styles for men, women and kids, and show your patriotic spirit in the most stylish way possible. Everyone knows Old Glory when they see her, but there are other, different types of American flags. Here's what they stand for …
flags of the United States - Students | Britannica Kids
WEBThe basic flag of the United States is one of the world’s oldest national flags. Only the basic flags of Austria, Denmark, Great Britain, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland are older. During the discovery and settlement of what is now the United States, the flags of various European nations were flown over the land, as symbols of ...
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.
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.
American Flag – History and Symbolism - Symbol Sage
WEBJun 8, 2023 · The US flag has significantly evolved over the years. As one of America’s most important national symbols, different versions of it have become crucial historical artifacts, reminding its people of how key events shaped their nation. Here are a couple of its most popular and esteemed versions.
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.