THE United States of America flag originates from the war of independence of the 13 colonies.
Its colors are red, blue and white and has 13 stripes and 50 stars.
Current flag of the United States of America
Origin
When George Washington led the American troops fighting the British he needed a flag that would unite all soldiers.
He then asked a Pennsylvania seamstress, Besty Ross, to make a flag from her design. Besty Ross made some changes and George Washington approved them.
First US flag also called "Colours of the Union"
The flag still bore the symbol of the flag of the United Kingdom. Therefore, Besty Ross would have replaced them later by the stars. George Washington approved the modification.
Read more about United States Independence.
Meaning
The American flag inherited the red, blue and white colors of the English flag.
In heraldry – the science that studies coats of arms – red symbolizes endurance and courage; white refers to purity and innocence; and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.
The 13 stripes represent the colonies that fought against England. There are seven red stripes and six white stripes.
The stars constitute each of the American states that have been incorporated over time. There are currently 50 stars.
The American pavilion is also nicknamed the Stars and Stripes (Stars and stripes), oldGlory (Old Glory) and Red, Blue and White (Red, Blue and White).
History
American flag designed by Besty Ross and approved by the US Congress
The history of the American flag mixes legend and reality. Besty Ross told her descendants that she conceived the flag from a design by George Washington.
True or not, this model of the American flag was accepted by the states that made independence. It became the symbol of the entire country after the secession war.
On June 14, 1777, the US Congress determined that the new flag would have thirteen stripes and thirteen stars. This would symbolize the colonies that fought against the colonizing forces.
read more:
- The Thirteen Colonies and the Formation of the United States
- U.S
Curiosities
- The United States flag has been altered 26 times. The current version dates back to 1960 when Hawaii joined the Union.
- The lyrics of the American anthem are a poem dedicated to the flag and all that it represents for the country. It was written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key and is entitled The Star-Spangled Banner ("The Starry Banner").
- American Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th.
Also know about other flags:
- Brazil's flag
- flag of Argentina
- Canada flag
- Paraguay Flag
- France flag
- flag of japan
- Spanish flag
- Russian flag
- Chile flag
- Uruguay Flag
