There were 13 stars because at the time America had 13 colonies.
No U.S. president designed the American flag. The flag's design has evolved over time, with various individuals contributing to its current form. The most notable is Betsy Ross, who is often credited with creating the first flag in 1776, although this story is more legend than documented fact. The official design and adoption of the flag have been determined by Congress over the years.
The modern British flag consists of three crosses, one verticle one representing England, and two diagonal ones (St. Andrew's cross) representing Scotland and (St Patrick's cross) representing Ireland.Ireland was not incorporated into the United Kingdom until the Act of Union in 1801, so the British flag before that date lacked that cross.The British flag, correctly called the union flag, but also known as the union jack, consists of the flag of England-a red plus cross on a white background,(the flag of St George) The flag of Ireland-a red multiplication, or saltire cross on a white background,(the flag of St Patrick) The flag of Scotland-a white multiplication cross on a blue background. The flag of of Wales, a red dragon on a green and white background was not incorporated into the design.When the 3 flags are incorporated, Scotland is overlayed by Ireland which is then overlayed by England this produces the union flag. The jack that is sometimes mentioned is the pole that the flag fly's from - ( the jack-staff) If you look closely at a union flag it is possible to identify the three crosses layed on top of each other.MoreThe Flag flown by the British in the American Revolution is not the Union Jack it shares many of the same qualities but the Union Jack did not come around until 1801. The pre 1801 Union flag is shown below on the link and would not have had the red St Patrick's cross included in it at the time. It is only called a Union Jack when flown on a ship but the term has entered popular culture. The red cross of St. George represented both England and Wales which were considered a single State and Kingdom.MoreI would just add that there were also many types of flags flown. Naval Units would hoist a different flag than land forces and we must not forget regimental flags. It was not uncommon for different regiments (units) to have their own flag in addition to the National flag.
The blue flag represents the fact that Washington was at one time the military leader of the nation.
No, Cleopatra was not American. She was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and lived from 69 BC to 30 BC. Cleopatra was of Macedonian Greek descent, having descended from Ptolemy I Soter, a general under Alexander the Great. The concept of America did not exist during her time.
The flag of the United States of America was last changed on July 4th, 1960 for the admission of the State of Hawaii to the United States.
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Laws of all types get updated every year.
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You are never supposed to dip the American Flag to any one or any thing.
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It all depends on which flag it is flying along side:For flying with flag other than a different nation's flag:"If the flagpoles are the same height, the American flag should be placed in a position of honor, which is the extreme left, as the flags are most frequently viewed. If there are multiple flagpoles with the center flagpole in taller height, the American flag would fly on the taller, more prominent flagpole.When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the American flag should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the flag's right."For flying with the flags of other nations:"When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate flagpoles at the same height. The flags should be approximately equal in size. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace.The American flag should never been on the same halyard as another nations flag. When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the American flag should be hoisted first and lowered last."Taken from:http://www.americanflagsforsale.com/american-flag-etiquette.aspx-Matt
The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.The American Flag was not in existence at that time. America gained its independence as a country in 1776, which would make it 232 years old.
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Of course it was.The union flag was the origanal American flag.
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