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The American Flag

Explore the history, symbolism, and evolution of the American Flag, from its origins with 13 stripes and stars to the current 50-star design. Learn about the significance of the colors - blue for justice, red for courage, and white for purity. Discover how the flag has changed over time with the addition of new states, from the 48-star flag in 1912 to the present 50-star flag.

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The American Flag

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  1. The American Flag

  2. The first flag was approved by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The flag had 13 stars and thirteen stripes.

  3. The American Flag • The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies. • The 50 stars represent the 50 states.

  4. At first one star and one stripe was added for each new state. This is the flag the flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. It inspired the national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.”

  5. The 48 star flag 1912-1959 In 1959 Alaska Changed from a Territory to a State The 49 star flag 1959-1960

  6. In 1960 Hawaii Changed from a Territory to a State The 50 star flag 1960-

  7. What do the colors mean? Blue represents justice. Red represents courage. White represents purity.

  8. How many stripes does the flag have? 13

  9. How many stars did the first flag have? 13

  10. How many stars does the flag have today? 50

  11. What does the color red mean? Courage

  12. What does the color blue mean? Justice

  13. What does the color white mean? Purity

  14. The End

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