Flag of Washington, D.C. - Official Design and Symbolism #1803917 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Washington, D.C. consists of three red five-pointed stars above two horizontal red stripes on a white background, based on the coat of arms of George Washington’s family. Adopted on October 15, 1938, it is one of the simplest and most recognizable municipal flags in the U.S., reflecting the district’s identity as a federal territory distinct from states.

Used on government websites, civic education pages, tourism sites, and historical resources to represent the District of Columbia; matches user intent for learning about U.S. capital symbols, municipal flags, or civics education.