What is the history behind the American flag?
The first American flag design was approved by Congress on June 14, 1777. It had 13 stripes, which represented the original 13 colonies of the United States. During the Civil War, the states of the Confederacy stopped flying the American flag and instead designed and flew their own flag, the Confederate Battle Flag.
How many flags has America had?
27
Who made the original American flag?
Betsy Ross
What country’s flag has an AK 47 on it?
Flag of Mozambique
What is the only flag that can be flown above the US flag?
As the oft-repeated story goes, because Texas was once an independent nation, it is the only state that can fly its flag at the same height as the U.S. flag. The story isn’t exactly right. All states can fly their flags at the same height as the U.S. flag, with some stipulations.
Who designed the most recent American flag?
Robert Heft
Why does the American flag have 48 stars?
Dur- ing the Truman Administration (1945-1953), the flag that flew over the United States had 48 stars. The 48-star flag is the flag that soldiers and sailors fought for during World War II. It is the flag that the Marines raised over Iwo Jima in 1945. It is the flag that men died defending during the Korean War.
When was the 50-star flag adopted?
July 1960
What was the first flag in the world?
flag of Denmark
What was the first flag of the United States?
Betsy Ross flag
| Use | |
| Proportion | 10:19 |
| Design | Thirteen alternating red and white stripes, a blue canton with thirteen 5-pointed stars arranged in a circle |
| Designed by | Various |
What is the US flag a symbol of?
The American flag has stood as a symbol of freedom and justice for over 225 years. Through wars and in times of peace, the sight of the American flag has given notice to foes and assurances to friends that democracy lives. No other symbol captures the power and glory of our nation like the American flag.