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.
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 | 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 …
Flag of the United States of America | History, Meaning, Facts ...
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.
Flag of the United States - Wikipedia
WEBHistory. 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. The 50-star flag was ordered by then president Eisenhower on August 21, 1959, and was adopted in July 1960.
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.
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.
The Mysterious Origins of the American Flag | HISTORY
WEBJun 13, 2012 · Although legend holds that Betsy Ross made the first American flag in 1776 after being asked to do so by Washington, primary sources backing up that assertion are scarce.
Historical Flags - United States Flag
WEBOver time, the United States has witnessed several flag designs, each carrying its symbolism and historical significance. Our current flag maintains the stripe format and canton but showcases 50 stars in the blue field, symbolizing the number of …
American Flag Stories
WEBClick on the images below to learn about the people, stories, and history which gave us the American Flag. Flag images on this website are borrowed from the CRW Flags online catalog. Red Flag of New England 1686