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Thursday, June 26, 2014
When you view the national flag of the United States of America, you should be reminded of unity, independence and strength. There are many names that the flag is known for such as “Old Glory” or “The StarSpangled Banner”. For many people in the United States, the national flag has become a source of strength for over two hundred years,especially during times of trial.
Currently, there are 13 horizontal stripes on the flag. Seven red stripes and six white stripes are positioned alternately on the flag.The stripes stand for the 13 colonies while the 50 states are represented by the white stars against the blue field. The red color stands for valor, the blue stands for justice and perseverance and the white stands for innocence and purity.

All 50 states have their own state flags. You will realize that a state flag exists for Washington, D.C. and other areas linked to theUnited States. There are several other flags that you will come across with especially when dealing with government agencies and international groups.

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by: The Flagman