Flag Timeline - US History
2011年1月3日 · June 14 — Continental Congress adopts the following: Resolved: that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
Flag of the United States - Wikipedia
The current design of the U.S. flag is its 27th; the design of the flag has been modified officially 26 times since 1777. The 48-star flag was in effect for 47 years until the 49-star version became official on July 4, 1959. The 50-star flag was ordered by then president Eisenhower on August 21, 1959, and was adopted in July 1960.
Evolution of the American Flag - United States Flag
2012年7月4日 · From its unofficial beginning as the Continental Colors or Grand Union flag to the long serving 50-star American Flag, Americans have been on a quest to protect, preserve and serve the flag. Today the flag flies everywhere from classrooms to …
Timeline of the flag of the United States - Wikipedia
1777 June 14 – Continental Congress adopts the following: "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." [3]
Flag History & Evolution - National Flag Foundation
Since the United States’ independence, the national Flag has been revised twenty-seven different times. Each time a state (or states) was added to the union, another star had to be added to the top left corner of the Flag. The most recent version of the Flag was recognized in 1960 when Hawaii became a state.
The Evolution of the American Flag Throughout History - All …
2014年7月3日 · Our modern American flag comprises thirteen red and white alternating stripes and fifty white stars upon a blue background. Each color has a meaning—red symbolizes valor and hardiness, white stands for purity and innocence, and blue represents justice, perseverance, and …
The Evolution of the American Flag | National Postal Museum
Over the course of its illustrious history, the American flag has become a national symbol of strength and unity, and a renowned icon of American pride and inspiration. The flag’s design has changed over time, reflecting the evolving composition of the United States.
The Evolution of American Flags in History
Notable American flags throughout history include the Grand Union flag (Continental Colors), the Betsy Ross flag, and the official flag adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777 with 13 stars and stripes representing the original states. These flags played crucial roles in shaping American identity and history.
The history of the flag of the United States of America
2024年11月26日 · Since 1818, there has been no change in the flag design except for the addition of a star to recognize the admission of each new state to the union. The addition of each new state increased the number of stars to 48. This flag of forth-eight stars flew over our nation until the states of Alaska and Hawaii were added to the union in 1959.
American Flag History | USA Flag Evolution - Popular Mechanics
2019年6月14日 · Red, white, and blue flags studded with 50 stars and 13 stripes fly all over the United States of America, but that hasn't always been the case. In its 243 years of existence, "Old Glory" has...