U.S. Flag - Official National Symbol of the United States #1816891 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the current official flag of the United States, adopted on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the 50th state. Its design includes a blue canton with 50 white five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, and thirteen alternating red and white stripes symbolizing the original Thirteen Colonies. The flag is governed by federal law and executive orders regarding its display, proportions, and usage.

Used on government websites, educational resources, patriotic content, and civic pages; matches user intent for historical reference, national symbolism, or official documentation of U.S. iconography.