The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 U.S. states, and the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from Great Britain, ...
Flag Timeline ; 1822. 24 Star Flag. Flag with 24 stars Missouri (August 10, 1821) ; 1836. 25 Star Flag. Flag with 25 stars Arkansas (June 15, 1836) ; 1837. 26 Star ...
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One of the first flags had the stars arranged in a circle, based on the idea that all colonies were equal. The thirteen stripes, resting side by side, ...
Dec 29, 2023 · The flag's 13 red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies. Its 50 white stars on a blue background represent the 50 states. Each of ...
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