U.S. Flag - Official Design, History, and Symbolism #195980 (License: Personal Use)

The U.S. national flag features a blue canton with 50 white five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, symbolizing the 50 states. Thirteen alternating red and white stripes represent the original Thirteen Colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. The flag’s proportions, colors (Old Glory Red, White, and Navy Blue), and precise layout are defined by executive order and federal law.

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