I have often thought that our American flag is one of the most beautiful flags in the world. For over 230 years our flag has stood for freedom and liberty, the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. It has been a symbol of our unity, strength and the bravery of our ancestors and members of our military who have fought for the USA. It is one of the most widely recognized symbols around the world. It has been lovingly referred to as Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes, and The Starry Banner. While searching for a nice American flag .gif to display on my website, I noticed that there are many nations around the world whose flags bear a resemblance to our own Stars and Stripes. Flags from Chile, France, Malaysia, Phillippines, Solvenia, Croatia, Costa Rica, Thailand, and even Russia all bear the red, white, and blue colors. I began to wonder what the colors stand for in the American flag.
The colors and design of the United State flag is unique and symbolic. The first flag, said to have been sewn by Betsy Ross, was adopted in 1777 represented the 13 colonies. Since then it has evolved over the years with the growth of our country as states were admitted to the Union. It now consists of thirteen alternating horizontal stripes, seven dark red and 6 white representing the original 13 colonies.
The 50 white stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The color dark red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence and navy blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Purity, Innocence
Vigilance, Perseverance, Justice
Don't forget to fly your flag on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th in remembrance of those who have died in service to our nation. Flags should be displayed at half staff until noon then in full glory until sunset!
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