U.S. Flag - Official National Flag of the United States #3548048 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of the United States consists of thirteen horizontal stripes-seven red alternating with six white-representing the original Thirteen Colonies, and a blue canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, symbolizing the 50 U.S. states. Adopted in its current form on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the 50th state, it is one of the world’s most recognized national symbols. The design follows strict federal specifications outlined in the U.S. Code.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, patriotic content, news articles about U.S. policy or events, and e-commerce pages selling flags or related merchandise; it serves users seeking official imagery, historical context, or visual representation of American identity.