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Flag of the United States
The American flag (less commonly referred to as the US flag, 'Old Glory', 'The Stars and Stripes' or 'The Star Spangled Banner') is the national flag of the United States of America. The flag has 13 red and white stripes, which represent the original 13 colonies that fought in the American Revolution, and 50 stars to represent the fifty US states. Questions about the American flag can be directed here.
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The United States flag has 50 stars, each representing one of the 50 states. The stars are white and set against a blue field, known as the canton, which is located in the upper left corner of the flag. The current design, with 50 stars, has been in use since July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the last state to join the Union.
What shade of blue was or is used in the confederacy flag?
There were three (3) official flags of the Confederate States of America (CSA). The CSA Congressional Flag Acts do not specify what the exact colors were to be. There merely stated the colors of white, red, and blue. Likewise the various battle flags and navy jack did not appear to have any color specifications either. Many of the official flags were made by the Richmond Clothing Depot, the Staunton Clothing Depot, and the Charleston Clothing Depot.
Why All the American Flags On the Moon Are Now White?
No one has been back to check, so the question itself appears to be flawed. Most probably, any photos showing them as white have been doctored ("Photoshopped") to remove the colors -that way they are not identifiable as US flags. One supposes there is a slim possibility that this has could be done by solar radiation, but I do not know enough about the "facts" to adequately comment. The needed facts would include the flag materials, including dyes, the construction, and any experimental data available for analogous conditions such as exist outside space stations in high orbits.
Why did the Hawaii and the Alaska flag became the last us flags?
Hawaii and Alaska were the last to states because they are the farthest to the left of the USA and people were still discovering land. Their flags were the last because they made the flags when the sates were discovered.
Who came up with the design for the American flag?
The Maritime Committee of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania specified the flag in the Flag Resolution of June 14th 1777: "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." Notice how the design is open to lots of interpretation. Francis Hopkinson is credited with the design of the first flag of the United States of America. Other than the alternating red and white stripes the 13 stars were arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 pattern in the upper left corner of the flag, the "union."
How many stars on the American Flag when the Constitution was signed?
There were 13 stars because at the time America had 13 colonies.
How many times has American flag been changed?
The flag of the United States of America was officially changed 27 times: From our first flag in 1777 through the current flag in 1960.
How may stars on the American flag in 1824?
In 1824 there were 24 stars on the flag of the United States of America. The 22nd star was added in 1822 when Missouri joined the union. In 1836 when Arkansas joined the union we added another star for a total of 25.
Can the tip of the American flag touch the ground?
No! Letting the American flag touch the ground is very disrespectful, and it is like a sin to God. don't do ever! if you go to church you would know that. sorry if I'm being harsh.
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What do stars represent on American flag represent?
The stars on the American flag represent the number of states in the union. There are fifty stars today, there were 13 originally.
