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The colors of the US flag came from the colors of the British flag. The resolution that created the flag in 1777 did not say anything about the symbolism of the colors.
When the Great Seal of the United States was adopted in 1782, the explanation of the seal said:
"The colours of the pales are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valor, and Blue, the colour of the Chief signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice."
However, this was an after-the-fact explanation, because the flag had already existed for 5 years before it was written.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 16y agoThere is seven red stripes on the flag because there are 13 stripes for the origanal colonies.
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∙ 12y agoThe colors in the American flag have no specific meaning. The red and white stripes collectively refer to the original 13 colonies which revolted from Great Britain to form the United States.
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∙ 11y agothe 13 red and white stripes are the 13 original colonies of the USA
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∙ 13y agoThe thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen colonies. The colors have a different meaning. White represents courage and red represents the blood shed.
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How many white stripes and how many red stripes are on the America flag?
There are seven red and six white stripes on the American flag. (thirteen)
Which are there more of on the American flag red or white colors?
There is more red stripes on the flag than there is white * White-6 stripes * red-7 stripes
Does the flag has the equal number of stripes?
If you are talking about the American flag, then no. It has 13 stripes, with red on the top and on the bottom. The 'Stars and Stripes' has 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes.
What color are the stripes on the American flag?
Red and white are the colour of the stripes
How many red strips are on the flag?
there are 7 red stripes 6 white stripes and 50 stars on the American flag.
The meaning of the stripes in the American flag?
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.
How many red and white stripes are there on the american flag?
You are already online, why didn't you look it up? (7 red, 6 white)
How many red and white stripes on American flag?
7red stripes , 6 white
On the american flag are there more white or red stripes?
There are 7 red strips and 6 white strips On the American flag. Their a symbol of the thirteen colonies of the US.
What fractions represents the number of the red and white stripes on the American flag?
7/13 of the stripes on an American flag are red.
What do the red white stripes on the American flag symbolize?
america
How many stripes is on the American flag red white and blue?
There are 13 stripes. 7 red and 6 white.
