The Honor Meaning of American Flag

The American Flag was made an official flag for the United States of America on June 14, 1777 at the Second Continental Congress. That date is now known as Flag Day. The original flag had the same familiar red and white stripes but at the time there were only 13 stars forming a circle that represented the thirteen colonies that settled in America.

The Stripes

There are 13 stripes, seven red and six white, to represent the original thirteen colonies that made up America.

The Stars

There are 50 stars representing each state in the United States of America. Every time a new state was added, the flag had a new star added. There was a lot of change in the flag between 1777 and 1959 when the last states, Alaska and Hawaii, were added.

The colors

 

• Red: Red represents hardiness and valor. The original settlers fought very hard in the face of imminent danger in order to be free of the reign of the British.
• White: White is used as a symbol for purity and for innocence. People flocked to America in pursuit of a fresh start and a desire to achieve their dreams.
• Blue: Blue shows vigilance, perseverance and justice. The battles for freedom were long and tiresome, but the original settlers were sure that they were making the right decision. Americans fought then and continue to fight today for freedom and justice for all.