The United States Foreign Service flag also features the circle of 13-stars. Since 1963, the Philadelphia 76ers have used the distinctive ring of 13 five-pointed stars in their team logo, [73] as a reference to Philadelphia as the first United States capital, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where Betsy Ross worked.

Jul 2, 2019 · An American flag featuring a 13-star circle was at the epicenter of controversy after Nike decided to stop the release of a sneaker featuring the symbol.

Dec 31, 2019 · The 13-star flag, being representative of the first 13 colonies, was a tried and true symbol of all that Americans endured in the fight for freedom. Today, we delve deeper into the 13-star flag and all that it means to American citizens.

Nov 23, 2024 · On 14 June 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the following resolution: " RESOLVED, that the flag of the 13 United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white: That the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."

Jun 24, 2024 · When the Second Continental Congress declared the Stars and Stripes as the official symbol of America, they described the 13 stars as “a new constellation.” This phrase conveyed the idea that America, with its newfound independence, represented a bright new hope and a guiding light for humanity.

See also: Flags of the U.S. states and territories A 2.00 m × 1.70 m oil painting showing historical US flags. This is a list of flags in the United States describing the evolution of the flag of the United States, as well as other flags used within the United States, such as the flags of governmental agencies. There are also separate flags for embassies and ships. National flags …