13-Star American Flag - Symbol of the Original Thirteen Colonies #1888678 (License: Personal Use)

This historic U.S. flag features 15 stars and 15 stripes, reflecting the addition of Vermont (14th state, 1791) and Kentucky (15th state, 1792), with the design officially adopted by the Flag Act of 1794. It flew during pivotal events including the War of 1812 and inspired the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The flag was replaced in 1818 by the current 13-stripe, variable-star format to accommodate future state admissions.

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