American Flag
Betsy Ross reported she sewed the first American flag in 1776 Betsy Ross reported she sewed the first American flag in 1776. The flag design was changed a few times before the final design was decided. History
First American Flag
Meaning of the flag The 13 stripes represent the 13 colonies. The 50 stripes represent the 50 states of the United States. Red stands for bravery. White stands for innocence. Blue stands for justice.
Do not fly your flag in heavy rain, wind, or snow Do not fly your flag in heavy rain, wind, or snow. If it gets wet, lay it out flat to dry. It is fine to fold your flag in a square. It does not have to be military fold. Care for American Flag
American Flag Rules Fly flag from sunrise to sunset. Raise flag quickly. Lower flag slowly. The flag shouldn’t touch the ground. American Flag Rules
Fun Facts The American flag was born on June 14, 1777. Nicknames: Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, Star Spangled Banner It should never be used as an item of clothing. There are special rules to get rid of flags when they are torn. The biggest U.S. flag is 505 feet wide, 225 feet long, and 3,000 pounds.