The American flag is not just a piece of fabric that symbolizes the United States of America but the flag with 50 stars stands for something else for some people. The flag of the USA goes beyond just being a national symbol, for others it is a sign of hope and fulfillment of dreams, and for some it is the realization of their American dream.

The American flag is known all over the world, the red, white and blue stripes and the fifty stars, which represent the fifty states of the United States of America, is a familiar image, since we usually see the flag in movies, on TV, in pictures, magazines and basically anywhere. Although the American flag is very similar to the flag of Liberia and Malaysia and other nations, people all over the world recognize the US flag even from afar.

American people are known for their deep love and respect to their country and their flag. Patriotism is one trait that Americans are very known of all over the world. The flag is often used in funerals, especially military funerals, as a token of respect to the deceased and the family. The flag is also one of the most common designs of their postage stamps. The flag is also used in other special occasions or events like New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day and the like.

For non-Americans, the flag means a lot to them. For those who are seeking for greener pasture and have decided to settle in the United States of America, for them the flag means triumph and stability. For some who are seeking refuge, the flag means peace and hopefulness. The American flag remains a symbol of a nation that is strong and a nation that continues to make people's dream come true.