When was the flag born?The flag idea was born on june,1777.On 1818 they decided to put the 13 stripes on the us flag.The first flag was sewn by betsy ross she was asked by George Washington.The person who designed it is
What do the symbols on the flag mean?The thirteen stripes stand for the thirteen british colonies.Some of the names of the colonies are Delaware,Pennsylvania,New jersey and georgia those are some of the 13 british colonies.They were founded in the 17th and 18th century and declared independence in 1776. …show more content…
How large is the flag and the stripes and stars?The with of the stripe is 0.0769.The diameter of the stars is 0.0616.There are three different sizes for lags one is called a Garrison flag which is the biggest of the three it is 10 feet hoist and 36 feet fly.And next is the post flag it is it is 10 feet hoist by 20 feet fly.And the smallest of all three is the storm flag it is 4 feet and 2 inches hoist by eight feet fly.
How did they come up with ideas to make stripes and stars on the flag?The idea of creating stripes cam up by abraham's light horse troop in 1775.Throughout the years the flag has inspired nationalism, hope and