The United States of America has a rich history full of interesting details about their culture and the origins of their political systems. However, it is quite difficult to pay attention to history class. And quite difficult to maintain interest in huge books full of dust and dust mites.

There is an easy way around that if you want to learn about the American society. All you have to do is to learn about the American flag. This is because a great deal of historical and cultural detail is compressed in an honored and revered piece of cloth. It is a much better alternative to picking up really big book because all you need is to pick up leaflets and read all about the flag. Or, you could browse the net and find the important pieces of information there.

Understanding the American flag is a quick way to understand the people there. This is because the flag is actually a very important cultural symbol that the people follow. In this sense, people identify themselves with it. This means that the flag becomes a big part of their lives and thus a big part of their way of life. You may find some parts of their way of life difficult to understand if you don't understand their history. After all, the flag is a reflection of the principles that they value and therefore the foundations of their society. It truly is a self-contained library about the history of the whole of the United States of America.