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 · Flag Timeline. States and their dates of admission are shown in bold red. Starting in 1819, the updated flag becomes legal on the Fourth of July following the date of admission. 1775. American ships in New England waters flew a "Liberty Tree" flag in 1775.
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.
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.
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 History & Evolution - National Flag Foundation
WEBWhen the United States Flag was first recognized by Congress in 1777, it did not have the familiar thirteen stripes and fifty stars that it does today. Although still red, white, and blue, the Flag had thirteen stars and stripes to represent the original thirteen colonies of …
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.
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 …
The Stars and Stripes: Here are the 27 different US flags and their ...
WEBJul 3, 2019 · 1. Thirteen-Star U.S. Flag. • Years flown: 1777 ~ 1795. • Who was president: George Washington (1789-1797) The 13-star flag officially became the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777, and the date...
The Most Iconic American Flags in History | Reader's Digest
WEBJun 4, 2019 · These are the most famous American flags that have been displayed throughout our nation's history.
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