U.S. Flag - Official Design, History, and Symbolism #143186 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows the current official design of the United States flag, adopted in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state. It features 13 horizontal stripes-seven red alternating with six white-representing the original Thirteen Colonies, and a blue canton with 50 white five-pointed stars for each state. The flag is governed by federal law (4 U.S. Code §1-2) and is displayed with strict protocol for government, military, and civilian use.

Used on government websites, educational resources, patriotic events, and news articles covering U.S. history, politics, or national holidays like Independence Day and Veterans Day; matches user intent for symbolic representation, official reference, or visual identity.