U.S. Flag - Official National Symbol of the United States #1768775 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of the United States consists of thirteen horizontal red and white stripes representing the original Thirteen Colonies, and a blue canton with fifty white five-pointed stars denoting the 50 states. Adopted in its current form on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the 50th state, it is governed by federal law regarding display, respect, and usage. Its design reflects core American values including liberty, justice, and national sovereignty.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, patriotic content, civic pages, and holiday-related articles (e.g., Independence Day, Veterans Day). It serves users seeking historical information, flag etiquette, or visual representation of U.S. identity.