Why Is the American Flag Red, White & Blue?
The American flag is the symbol for the United States. It flies above most government buildings and in front of many people's homes. People who honor this symbol for freedom and democracy may never question why the American flag is red, white and blue. The colors of the flag were determined in the infancy of U.S. history.
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1776
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The book "Our Flag" states that the Continental Congress passed a resolution that there should be a seal to represent the United States of America. This seal was a symbol of the values that the founding fathers wanted the new nation to embody.
1782
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The colors red, white and blue were first used by the Continental Congress on the Great Seal of the United States, each having a particular meaning.
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Red
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The American flag contains seven red stripes to represent hardiness and valor, qualities the new nation needed to stand up to the British government.
White
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The American flag includes six white stripes, meaning purity and innocence. This was an apt symbol for the birth of a new nation.
Blue
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The American flag contains a blue background to symbolize vigilance, perseverance and justice, the qualities of a democratic government.
George Washington's Interpretation
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The U.S. history official website (see Resources) presents the legend of George Washington's interpretation of the American flag's red, white and blue. The first president said the red stood for the British colors, the white for getting away from Britain and the blue stood for the sky.
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