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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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What does the blue stripe on the american flag mean?
There are no blue stripes on the American Flag. There are red and white stripes for each of the original 13 colonies. The blue part in the left corner with 50 stars is for the 50 states. The blue is because America's colors are red, white, and blue.
When was the biggest US flag made?
in 1783 by Betsy Ross
The United States' flag design was created before the official start of the American Revolutionary War.
Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
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The Congressional order for a new flag was enacted on June 14 1777.
The Continental Colors was first raised on a fighting vessel in December 1775 and served through out the colonial war until it was replaced by the stars and stripes on June 14, 1777.
On April 24, 1778 John Paul Jones, in command of the USS Ranger, became the first American officer to have the American flag recognized by a foreign power.
Why did astronauts fixed a tin flag instead of a flag made of cloth?
They did not. The flag was made of cloth
Did Washington's wife make the American Flag?
Martha Washington did not invent the flag Betsy ross did
What is the meaning behind the American flag?
The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 U.S. states and the 13 stripes represent the original Thirteen Colonies that rebelled against the British Crown and became the first states in the Union
The star :
is a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal to which man has aspired from time immemorial; the stripe is symbolic of the rays of light emanating from the sun."
Red- Hardiness and valor
- Red represents the blood spilled protecting our home.
- Red: Signifies bravery.
- Red is for the blood of the patriots and those that fight for our country.
- Some say it represents the blood of American patriots.
- Purity and innocence
- freedom
- Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice
- Blue is for justice and perseverance.
- the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes)
The red means the blood fought for victory, It may also mean freedom. The stripes represent the 13 original colonies, the stars represent the 50 states, and the white means freedom, I believe.
America was foundered as a Christian nation. The stripes come from a verse in the Bible in Isaiah 53.5- By his stripes we were healed. This verse is quoted again in 1 Peter 2.24. In the Crucification account, Jesus was whipped 39 times, and the wounds appeared in the form of stripes. So the stripes on the American flag also represent Jesus being wounded for us so that we could be free from our sins. Concerning the stars on the flag, there is a verse in Daniel 12 about the righteous shining as the stars. Each of the 13 original states had a destiny to shine as the stars of heaven.
Nothing. The is no such thing as the American flag.
How many stripes are in the American Flag and what do they mean?
There are 13 stripes on the American flag. They represent the 13 colonies.
Where online can one purchase lapel pins of the American flag?
There are many places online where lapel pins can be purchased. One of the most popular is Amazon, which offers many inexpensive versions. The official White House gift shop also has many affordable options.
What do the colors on the flag stand for?
Popular history states the red of the flag represents valor, white stands for liberty or purity and blue represents justice, loyalty and perseverance. These meanings are unofficial though. ----- Check out the link below for more
When was the last time the American flag was changed?
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.
How should the US flag be flown on Memorial Day?
The US flag should always be displayed with the blue field in the upper left-hand corner to the viewer.
Can you wash the American Flag?
If the flag is washable, that should not be a problem. Flags are meant to be cared for.
What are the three rules about flying a American flag?
Fly at highest point.
Not let the flag touch the ground .
When now longer useable I believe you suppose to ury it.
What does it mean if someone flies the American flag upside down?
It is not a protest, when the American flag is flown upside down it is a warning that the base has been captured.
What name was given to the American flag?
THE STARS AND STRIPES AND OLD GLORY ARE PROBABLY UNOFFICIAL NAMES!
You could possibly be asking what other names are there for the American flag, well one is "Stars and Stripes"
The stripes on the american flag represents what?
A flag represents the nation that adopted it. Many people assume that the colors of the US Flag had specific meanings or stood for some characteristic. The red, white, and blue had no meanings at all when the Stars and Stripes were adopted as our national flag in 1777. But, the colors did have meaning when the Great Seal of the United States was developed. White meant purity and innocence, Red meant hardiness and valour, and Blue meant vigilance and justice, according to the Secretary of the Continental Congress, Charles Thompson.
What does one star represent on the American flag?
If your flag has 49 stars it may have been made between July 4, 1959, and July 3, 1960, when that was the official number of stars.
How many changes American flag undergone?
The United States flag has been changed 26 times since 1777.
The American flag is the symbol of?
The American flag stands for liberty. The little stars on the flag stand for all the states. One star is one state. Please give me credit if you like this
What do the stripes on Thailand's flag mean?
The red represents the blood spilled to maintain Thailand's independence.
The white stands for purity and is the color of Buddhism.
And the Blue represents the Thai monarchy.
The pattern repeats so that the flag can be flown without ever appearing upside down.
The old Siam (former name of Thailand) flag was a solid red with a white elephant in the middle. In 1917, King Rama the VI witnessed the national flag with a white elephant flown upside down by mistake. To solve the problem, the King declared to use the red flag with horizontal white stripes as the national flag. The red flag with white stripes was changed again in the same year. The reasons for the changing were that blue was the color of the King and the red white blue colored flag, which was similar to the national flags of alliances, would remind the participation of Thailand in the World War I. http:/flagspot.net/flags/th_his.html
How many stripes or on the United States flag?
Thirteen stripes represent the first 13 states of the United States of America. Many people also believe they represent the 13 for the original colonies. But, in 1795 our flag had 15 stripes and 15 stars for the 15 states of the USA. Then in 1818 Congress reverted back to the original 13 stripes for the first 13 states adding stars for each new state.
What does the blue on the American flag represent?
Blue is the color of the chief. It signifies perseverance ,vigilance and last but not least justice.
Who sewed the first flag of the US?
Betsy Ross is the name you hear most often, according to the common myth, however, there is no evidence that anyone named Betsy Ross had anything to do with the first American Flag.
Who has authority to order American flags flown half staff?
Only the President or a state Governor can order when and for how long the American flag is to be flown at half-staff on government property.
What do the strips on the flag of the US mean?
The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original 13 colonies of America:
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Georgia
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- South Carolina
- New Hampshire
- Virginia
- New York
- North Carolina
- Rhode Island
The flag held 15 stars and 15 stripes to also represent Vermont and Kentucky, but when they saw that they would have continually add stripes, they decided to just add stars and they lowered the amount of stripes back to 13. The 15 stars and stripes flag was used from May 1, 1795-July 3, 1818 and is the only American flag that features more than 13 stripes.
