Flag of the United States - Wikipedia
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.
flag of the United States of America - Encyclopedia Britannica
Oct 24, 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.
Facts about the United States Flag | Smithsonian Institution
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."
Short History of the United States Flag - American Battlefield Trust
Nov 6, 2019 · The legend goes that George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross came to Betsy Ross’s house to discuss the design of a national flag. The original design had six-sided stars representing the thirteen colonies on a field of blue with red and white stripes.
The American flag and other national symbols - USAGov
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. Each of the colors on the flag has a meaning: Red: valor and bravery. White: purity and innocence.
The Real History Of The American Flag And Who Made It - All …
Apr 21, 2023 · The first “official” American flag was actually created in June 1775, and it was known as the Continental Colors or the Grand Union Flag. Much like today’s flag, it boasted 13 red and white alternating stripes to represent the 13 original colonies.
The Story Behind the Current American Flag Design
Oct 3, 2024 · The current American flag was designed by a 17-year-old high school student named Robert Heft in 1958. For a school project, Robert Heft was tasked with designing a new version of the American flag. Heft’s design consisted of 13 stripes and 50 stars — a familiar and iconic design that has been used to represent the American flag ever since.
Evolution of the American Flag - United States Flag
Jul 4, 2012 · From its unofficial beginning as the Continental Colors or Grand Union flag to the long serving 50-star American Flag, Americans have been on a quest to protect, preserve and serve the flag. Today the flag flies everywhere from classrooms to …
Redesigning America's Flag: Six New Takes on Old Glory
Sep 28, 2021 · The American flag is a potent piece of national iconography, but its design shifted frequently until the early 1900s. What if it were redesigned today? We asked artists and graphic designers to...
The United States - US Flags [dot] Design
A 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.