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There are 13 stripes on the American flag, which represent the original 13 states.

They are alternating red and white - red stripes at the top and bottom of the flag. The blue star field (Union) rests on a white stripe. During the War of 1812 the blue union rested on a red stripe of our 15 stripe flag. This red stripe is often referred to as the "war stripe."

Officially, the colors have no official meaning. But, various interpretations of the colors of our flag have been published and promoted by various groups in history.

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