The American flag has to be one of
the most complex flag designs, but even with its complexity, it is
easily noticeable icon. The American flag has been redesigned 26
times since 1777. A star represents a state, and the stripes
represent the original thirteen colonies. The American flag is an
iconic graphic design.
The original flag was called
"Grand-Union"1.
Some people argue the flag was inspired by the British East India
Company flag2.
After the Flag Resolution of
1777, the Second Continental Congress changed "Grand-Union"
flag design to a flag that is similar to Francis Hopkinson's flag
design3.
The Continental Congress of 1776 put together a committee to create
the flag and seal of the United States of America. The committee's
goal was to create a flag that reflected the Founding Fathers'
beliefs and values. The committee made the flag's colours red, white,
and blue. Red represents hardiness and valour. White represents
purity and innocence. Blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and
justice. The star symbolizes the heavens; the stripe symbolizes the
rays of light. 4
There are many different designs of the flag, a popular design is the
Betty Ross flag.
The American flag design now is
50 stars and 13 stripes. The last state added to the Union was
Hawaii. President Eisenhower made the 50 star flag our official flag
on August 21st, 1959 5.
The American flag is used on
postage stamps, uniforms, and vehicles. The American flag is a
significant symbol in the United States for citizens and soldiers.
The flag symbolizes the freedom of speech and religion. The design
and its history is powerful and meaningful to Americans.
2
http://flagspot.net/flags/gb-eic2.html.
4Time,
http://swampland.time.com/2013/07/04/why-the-u-s-flag-is-red-white-and-blue/
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5
Duane Streufert, "A
website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America –
The 50 Star Flag
," USFlag.org. Retrieved 2013-09-12.
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