Thirteen stripes represent the first 13 states of the United States of America. Many people also believe they represent the 13 for the original colonies. But, in 1795 our flag had 15 stripes and 15 stars for the 15 states of the USA. Then in 1818 Congress reverted back to the original 13 stripes for the first 13 states adding stars for each new state.
13 Stripes. 7 Red and 6 White. Glad I Could Help.
There are 13 stripes on the flag. 7 red and 6 white. They symobolize the original 13 colonies
There are seven red stripes on the American flag
There are 13 stripes, representing the 13 colonies
13 alternating red and white stripes (starting with red on top) representing the original 13 states of the United States of America (and the original 13 Colonies)
The United States' flag has thirteen horizontal stripes of red and white, representing the thirteen original colonies.
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Which flag? The United States flag has 13 stripes to represent the 13 original colonies.
On the flag of the United States of America, the stars stand for current states and the stripes stand for the original states. There are 50 current states and 13 original states, so that means that there are 50 stars and 13 stripes.
The flag of the United States of America features 13 stripes of alternating red and white color, representing the original 13 colonies.
There are 13 stripes on the flag of the United States of America. Six white and 7 red stripes. However, from 1795 to 1818 our national flag had 15 stars and 15 stripes representing the 15 states of the USA at the time.
13 StripesThe flag of the United States of America features 13 stripes of alternating red and white color, representing the original 13 colonies.13. 1 for each of the original states.There are 13 stripes in the American Flag.
The national flag of the United States of America (or the American flag) consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white. The 13 stripes represent the thirteen colonies that rebelled against the British monarchy and became the first states in the Union. There are 13 stripes total, 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes.13
I'm not entirely sure which flag you're referring to. If you're referring to the flag of the United States, the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies, formed before the U.S. Revolution and political dispute.
The first flag of the United States of America according to the flag resolution of June 14, 1777, in the Continental Congress had 13 stars and 13 stripes. The current 50-star flag dates to July 4th, 1960 . In total there were 27 different official flags of the United States. Several states joined within a single year. For example in 1795 our flag went from 13 stars and stripes to 15 stars and 15 stripes representing the new states of Vermont and Kentucky. Then in 1818 after five more states joined we had a 20 star and 13 stripe US flag, our 3rd flag.
The first flag of the United States of America according to the flag resolution of June 14, 1777, in the Continental Congress had 13 stars and 13 stripes. The current 50-star flag dates to July 4th, 1960 . In total there were 27 different official flags of the United States. Several states joined within a single year. For example in 1795 our flag went from 13 stars and stripes to 15 stars and 15 stripes representing the new states of Vermont and Kentucky. Then in 1818 after five more states joined we had a 20 star and 13 stripe US flag, our 3rd flag.
Here is a site that will explain the various styles the flag has been designed. http://www.usa-flag-site.org/history.shtml