U.S. Flag - Official Design, History, and Symbolism #1768268 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows the current official flag of the United States, featuring 50 white five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows on a blue canton, representing the 50 states, and 13 alternating red and white stripes symbolizing the original Thirteen Colonies. The design was standardized by Executive Order 10834 in 1959 and officially adopted on July 4, 1960, following Hawaii’s statehood. The flag’s proportions, color specifications (PMS 281 blue, PMS 193 red, white), and layout are defined by federal law and U.S. Army regulations.

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