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1. The Stars (The States)

There are 50 white stars on a blue background (the "union").

• Representation: Each star represents one of the 50 current U.S. states.

• History: The number of stars has changed 27 times as the country expanded. The current 50-star design has been in use since July 4, 1960, after Hawaii joined the Union.

• Arrangement: The stars are arranged in a specific pattern of nine offset rows (alternating rows of six and five stars).

2. The Stripes (The Colonies)

There are 13 horizontal stripes—7 red and 6 white.

• Representation: These represent the 13 original colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776 (e.g., Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, etc.).

• Historical Note: In the early years, the U.S. added a new stripe for every new state (the "Star-Spangled Banner" flag actually had 15 stripes). However, in 1818, Congress decided to stick to 13 stripes to honor the founders and only add stars for new states.

3. The Colors (The Values)

While the 1777 Flag Resolution didn't officially define the colors, the Continental Congress later assigned these meanings to them when designing the Great Seal of the United States:

Color	Symbolic Meaning
Red	Hardiness and Valor: Represents the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for the country.
White	Purity and Innocence: Symbolizes the nation's core values and moral integrity.
Blue	Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice: Represents the "union" and the spirit of staying watchful and fair.

The flag of the United States, often called the "Stars and Stripes" or "Old Glory," is a carefully designed symbol where every element holds historical and philosophical meaning.¹

1. The Stars (The States)²

There are 50 white stars on a blue background (the "union").³

• Representation: Each star represents one of the 50 current U.S. states.⁴

• History: The number of stars has changed 27 times as the country expanded.⁵ The current 50-star design has been in use since July 4, 1960, after Hawaii joined the Union.⁶

• Arrangement: The stars are arranged in a specific pattern of nine offset rows (alternating rows of six and five stars).⁷

2. The Stripes (The Colonies)⁸

There are 13 horizontal stripes—7 red and 6 white.⁹

• Representation: These represent the 13 original colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776 (e.g., Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, etc.).¹⁰

• Historical Note: In the early years, the U.S. added a new stripe for every new state (the "Star-Spangled Banner" flag actually had 15 stripes). However, in 1818, Congress decided to stick to 13 stripes to honor the founders and only add stars for new states.¹¹

3. The Colors (The Values)¹²

While the 1777 Flag Resolution didn't officially define the colors, the Continental Congress later assigned these meanings to them when designing the Great Seal of the United States:¹³

Color	Symbolic Meaning
Red	Hardiness and Valor: Represents the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for the country.
White	Purity and Innocence: Symbolizes the nation's core values and moral integrity.
Blue	Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice: Represents the "union" and the spirit of staying watchful and fair.

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Important Traditions

• Flag Day: Celebrated on June 14th to commemorate the date in 1777 when the first official design was adopted.¹⁴

• The Canton: The blue section with stars is technically called the Union.¹⁵ When the flag is displayed, this section should always be in the upper left-hand corner from the observer's perspective.

• Half-Staff: Flying the flag halfway down the pole is a sign of mourning for a national tragedy or the death of a government official.

  
  

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