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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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How many flags on the American flag in 1870?
I presume the question is How many stars were on the USA flag in 1870. The answer is 37. The 37-star flag was the official flag from July 4, 1867 to July 3, 1877.
Flag is capitalized because it is our United States Flag. If you said the flag, it would be lower case.
What does the red stripe on the American flag stand for?
The red stripe stands for courage
the white stripe stands for purity
and the 50 stars stands for 50 states
Note that, officially, the colors in the flag do NOT have a specific meaning. Any meaning that people state is one they have given it, and not an "official" meaning.
The stripes (collectively, both red and white) stand for the original 13 colonies that revolted from Great Britain. They are a collective meaning - that is, no specific stripe stands for any specific colony.
How many stars were on the American flag in 1807?
In 1807 there were 15 stars for 15 states in the United States of America.
Who desinged the first american flag?
Betsy Ross was both the designer and the creator of the first and original American flag in 1776.
How do you keep a flag from wrapping?
you can take a nail and hammer and nail it to the wall or you can buy a sleeve for the pole that will circle the pole. The flag will just make revolutions around the pole and not wrap. I think it is called Furling. Check the spelling on this.
Why doesn't Penn State have American Flag on helmets?
Most football teams do not put the US Flag on their helmets. It is too likely to be damaged, scratched and dented, not a good sign of respect.
Why is the American flag red white and blue?
According to legend, George Washington interpreted the elements of the flag this way: the stars were taken from the sky, the red from the British colors, and the white stripes signified the secession from the home country. However, there is no official designation or meaning for the colors of the flag.
What is the only country that doesn't dip its flag in the Olympics?
Although at games held in the US, other countries are still expected to dip their flag in mutual respect, America is the only country refusing to return the gesture. This originated from the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where countries, as historically done, dipped their flag to the head of state in whose country they were guests: the team was dominated by anti-British Irish-Americans and started the tradition of not showing respect by dipping a flag whilst participating in international games abroad. For a full in depth explanation of the history of this 'tradition' see http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/JOH/JOHv7n3/JOHv7n3i.pdf
What do the stars on the American flag mean?
the number of states. oiginally as more states were added to the united states, besides adding new stars the number of red and white stripes were also increased...up to 15 I think. The flag which the star spangled banner was base upon was such a flag. But then the stripes were reduced to 13, one for each of the original states.
What color stripe is directly under the blue on an American flag?
I am pretty sure our flag is strictly red white and blue.
There is no black stripe, unless you are colour blind.
The red/white stripes are for the 13 original colonies.
The 50 stars represent the 50 states.
What star on the American flag represents Iowa?
The star in the fourth row from the top, and the fourth star from the left side of the flag
When can an all weather U.S. flag be displayed?
An "all weather flag" can be displayed in all weather according to the U.S. Flag Code. However, it must be lighted after dark. Out of respect for the flag it is best to remove the flag from its pole during weather that could damage it.
Which US post office does not have to fly the American flag?
Ben Franklin's Post Office in Philadelphia. Started before we were the United States so no flag was available, unless it was British.
What is thean acceptable display of distress wiith the American flag?
tying a knot in the flag,cutting the flag in half,flying the flag upside down
What is the black field on the American flag?
Like all flags, the colors used in the flag of the United States of America ("Old Glory") have specific symbolism. The colors have always been red, white, and (dark but a rich) blue.
Red represents hardiness and valor.
White signifies purity and innocence.
Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice.
The American Flag
Author Unknown
There's a flag that floats above us,
Wrought in red and white and blue
A spangled flag of stars and stripes.
Protecting me and you.
Sacrifices helped to make it
As men fought the long months through,
Nights of marching days of fighting
For the red and white and blue.
There is beauty in that emblem,
There is courage in it, too;
There is loyalty there's valor
In the red and white and blue.
In that flag which floats, unconquered
Over land and sea,
There's equality and freedom
There is true democracy.
There is glory in that emblem,
Wrought in red and white and blue.
It's the stars and stripes forever
Guarding me and guarding you!
In heraldry, blue represents loyalty and splendor.
blue represents sad and down in the dumps
