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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.
1,225 Questions
Who ask betsey ross to make the American flag?
George Washington asked Betsey Ross to sew the American Flag.
How many stars were on the American flag in 1935?
48 Stars There were 48 stars from 1912 until 1959. This can be found under the history of our flag.
Why do you fold the American flag in a triangle?
It is very respectful to fold the American flag in a triangle. It represents all the soldiers who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. It represents America and how we show our thanks. We always fold in in triangles and we always will.
How many stars show on a folded American flag?
5 one for each branch of the military. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Cost Guard
Why is the burning of the American flag wrong?
Actually according to the United States Flag Code:
"The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."
So the burning of the flag is not always a bad thing
In addition, many would counter the argument that burning an American flag in protest is wrong that in fact, it is NOT wrong, but rather is the ultimate expression of our cherished ideal of Freedom of Speech, which is what the flag (partially) stands for.
How many states does the United States flag have?
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.
Why are there stars and stripes on the American flag?
the stars because they represent the 50 colanies of America [or states] and the strips represent the 13 original colanies [or states] of America :)
the Origional US Flag Grand Union or "Continental Colors" was the Flag used by the British east India company with a Union Jack canton used from 1775 to 1777
the Malaysian flag was the same but with the English Flag cross of St george Canton in the corner
the USA adopted "First Stars & Stripes" this flag on June 14, 1777
Both Malaysia and the Us decided to include the 13 Red and White stripes but the USA introduced the Stars Canton and Malaysia introduced the Muslim Crescent moon
it is Nice to see that both remember in their flags the British input into their countries
Why does the United States Flag have 13 stripes?
The thirteen stripes on the US Flag represent the original thirteen colonies.
How many stripes does the American flag have?
The flag of the United States of America features 13 stripes of alternating red and white color, representing the original 13 colonies.
