The stripes have been ever present, symbolizing the thirteen colonies. The most noticeable design change has come with the number of stars. More stars are added when a new state is admitted to the union. See photo below for variations (via Wikipedia). read more
The stripes have been ever present, symbolizing the thirteen colonies. The most noticeable design change has come with the number of stars. More stars are added when a new state is admitted to the union. read more
Over the past 235 years the design of the American Flag has been officially modified 26 times. These modifications, however, have not changed the sense of pride and inspiration it provides the citizens of its origin. The American Flag is an icon of this Nation’s past, present, and future. read more
The American flag went through several more incarnations over the next few years. The number of stripes changed from 15 then back to 13, as it remains today to honor the 13 original colonies. In 1818, an act was passed to have a star added to the flag each time a state was admitted to the Union. read more