U.S. Flag - Official Stars and Stripes Design | American Symbol #156599 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows the current official flag of the United States, adopted in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state. The blue canton contains 50 white five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, while the field consists of 13 alternating red and white stripes symbolizing the original Thirteen Colonies. Its design follows precise federal specifications under Executive Order 10834.

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