U.S. Flag - Official Design, History, and Symbolism #1768364 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows the official flag of the United States of America, with a blue canton containing 50 white five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, and thirteen alternating red and white stripes symbolizing the original Thirteen Colonies. The design has remained unchanged since Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, and the flag was officially adopted on July 4, 1960. It is governed by federal law (4 U.S. Code §1-2) and widely used in government, education, and civic ceremonies.

Used on government websites, educational resources, patriotic content, and news articles covering national holidays (e.g., Independence Day, Veterans Day), citizenship, or U.S. history; matches user intent for factual reference, symbolism explanation, or visual representation of American identity.