USA Flag

The official history of the USA Flag was finally adopted on the 4th of July in the year 1960. The original design of the flag has been taken from the 18th century flags which were used at the time of the American war of independence with Britain. However, it was in the year 1777 that the congress officially set the design of the American Flag. The design was set on the conditions that there would be 13 alternative stripes on the flag and there would be 13 white stars on a blue field which would be situated on the top left side of the American Flag. It was also then decided that as new states would unite together, a new star would be added for it on the flag. In the year 1818 it was again seen that the current design of the American Flag was given. It is also seen that up to the year 1818 the pattern by which the stars were to be displayed was not certain and that lead to many different designs of the American Flag emerging. This continued until the President stated that the stars should be placed in parallel rows, where it is seen that the last star was added in the year 1960 and that was considered to be the 27th version of the American Flag design.

The description and coloration of the Flag of the United States of America is very unique but at the same time very easy to explain. The American Flag picture as mentioned above is one which consists of 13 alternating stripes. The colors used in the flag are mainly red, white and blue. The alternating stripes are arranged in horizontal shapes 7 of the stripes are red and six of these are white. Situated on the top left hand corner of the American Flag is a blue rectangular field and present on this blue base are 50 stars which are white in color. The 50 stars are arranged in 9 horizontal rows, the significance of the colors and the design of the Flag of the United States of America is interesting and symbolic at the same time. It is seen that the 13 stripes present on the flag are there to represent the 13 original colonies which made up the United States of America.

The colonies which made up the United States of America were:

1. Connecticut
2. Delaware
3. Georgia
4. Maryland
5. Massachusetts
6. New Hampshire
7. New Jersey
8. New York
9. Rhode Island
10. North and South Carolina
11. Virginia

The 50 stars are there to represent the individual states that combine together to make up the United States of America. The red color symbolizes valor, the white color stands for liberty and purity and the blue is said to symbolize, justice, loyalty and perseverance. The stripes on the American Flag are of equal length and width. The proportions given to divide the flag into its dimensions are those which follow the estimated ratio of 10:19 respectively. It is seen through history and many legends and myths are associated with the Flag of the United States of America. Common names for the Flag of the United States of America are ‘The Old Stars and Stripes’ and ‘Good Old Glory’. Many of the flags of the world are know for being influenced by the design and coloration of the Flag of the United States of America. According to the law of the country when a flag becomes too old or tattered and is unacceptable for flying, it is supposed to be burnt in a simple ceremony, however, it has been seen that in order to show their anger towards the country, people have taken to public displays of burning the Flag of the United States of America. Animated American Flags and pictures can be found online.