Washington, D.C. Flag - Official Symbol of the U.S. Capital District #1820464 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Washington, D.C. consists of three red five-pointed stars arranged horizontally above two horizontal red stripes on a white background, inspired by the coat of arms of George Washington’s family. Adopted in 1938, it is one of the few U.S. city flags not derived from a seal and is widely recognized for its simplicity and bold symbolism. The design honors the district’s founding and its role as the nation’s capital.

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