1. American Flag

2. Betsy Ross reported she sewed the first American flag in 1776
Betsy Ross reported she sewed the first American flag in The flag design was changed a few times before the final design was decided.
History

3. First American Flag

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.