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Why are there 52 stars on the American flag?
The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states and the 13 stripes represent the original Thirteen Colonies that rebelled against the British crown and became the first states in the Union. Nicknames for the flag include "the Stars and Stripes", "Old Glory", and "the Star-Spangled Banner".
What does the 7 stripes on the American flag mean?
Today the flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union.
What are the 5 American flag rules?
Displaying the Flag
On Same Staff. U.S. flag at peak, above any other flag.
Grouped. U.S. flag goes to its own right. ...
Marching. U.S. flag to marchers right (observer's left).
On Speaker's Platform. ...
Decoration. ...
Salute. ...
Over a Street Union (stars) face north or east depending on the direction of the street.
Half Staff.
What do the 12 stripes on the American flag represent?
How many stars and stripes are on the flag? There are 50 stars representing the 50 states and there are 13 stripes representing the 13 original colonies.
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