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 …
flags of the United States - Students | Britannica Kids
WEBThere are many government flags flown in the United States in addition to the national flag. Among them are the president’s and vice-president’s flags and those of the federal departments and some federal agencies. Each state in the Union has an official flag. The United States Navy uses special flags for signaling.
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.
The Evolution of American Flags in History
WEBNotable American flags throughout history include the Grand Union flag (Continental Colors), the Betsy Ross flag, and the official flag adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777 with 13 stars and stripes representing the original states. These flags played crucial roles in shaping American identity and history.
Flag Day: See 43 U.S. flag designs over the years; star pattern was …
WEBJun 14, 2018 · CLEVELAND, Ohio - Dozens of versions of the Stars and Stripes, and at least one variation without stars before 1777, have flown as the American flag.
The United States - US Flags [dot] Design
WEBA visual design guide for the flag of The United States. This guide describes the flag’s history and official specifications including composition, iconography, colors, and construction.
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.
Facts about the United States Flag | Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777, stated, "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."
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