U.S. Flag
Today’s flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes – seven red stripes alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies. The stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well:
- red symbolizes hardiness and valor
- white symbolizes purity and innocence
- blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.
October 7, 2009 at 3:01 pm |
[...] really think about what it means to you and the others who have served it. We hang the flag as a symbol over places like Iwo Jima and the World Trade Center, pledge allegiance to the flag, and honor [...]