2011年1月3日 · States and their dates of admission are shown in bold red. Starting in 1819, the updated flag becomes legal on the Fourth of July following the date of admission. American ships in New England waters flew a "Liberty Tree" flag in 1775. It shows a green pine tree on a white background, with the words, "An Appeal to Heaven."

The first official flag resembling the "Stars and Stripes" was the Continental Navy ensign (often referred to as the Continental Union Flag, first American flag, Cambridge Flag, and Grand Union Flag) used between 1775 and 1777. It consisted of 13 red-and-white stripes, with the British Union Flag in the canton.

2012年7月4日 · From its unofficial beginning as the Continental Colors or Grand Union flag to the long serving 50-star American Flag, Americans have been on a quest to protect, preserve and serve the flag. Today the flag flies everywhere from classrooms to …

2024年12月4日 · national flag consisting of white stars (50 since July 4, 1960) on a blue canton with a field of 13 alternating stripes, 7 red and 6 white. The 50 stars stand for the 50 states of the union, and the 13 stripes stand for the original 13 states. The flag’s width-to-length ratio is …

2014年7月3日 · Our modern American flag comprises thirteen red and white alternating stripes and fifty white stars upon a blue background. Each color has a meaning—red symbolizes valor and hardiness, white stands for purity and innocence, and blue represents justice, perseverance, and …

2020年6月29日 · For those whose interest in world history has spurred a passion for collecting antique American flags, this article explores some of the most celebrated and rare American flags, and also offers some tips for care for those who collect …

For example, 13 star flags have been used throughout our history, even into the 20th century, most commonly for naval or maritime use. During the Civil War, exclusionary flags and southern sympathy flags contained various star counts representative of …

While the exact origins of the American Flag remain unknown, some historians believe it was designed by Congressman Francis Hopkinson. The American flag today contains 13 horizontal stripes (seven red stripes that alternate with six white stripes).

2022年5月18日 · Below, you will find a brief American flag history, American flag facts, and an American flag clipart showing the evolution of the U.S. flag. The links in bold will take you to a separate page with more detailed information on each American flag's history.

Notable American flags throughout history include the Grand Union flag (Continental Colors), the Betsy Ross flag, and the official flag adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777 with 13 stars and stripes representing the original states.