Washington, D.C. Flag - Official Symbol of the District of Columbia #3882618 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of the District of Columbia consists of a white field with two horizontal red stripes and three red five-pointed stars centered above them. Its design derives from the shield in the coat of arms of George Washington’s ancestors, reflecting the city’s namesake and historical roots. Officially adopted on October 15, 1938, it is one of the few U.S. municipal flags not based on a state flag.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, civic pages, and tourism content about Washington, D.C. It serves users seeking information on local identity, symbolism, history, or visual representation of the capital district.