Flag Facts

When was the first American flag officially adopted by the Continental Congress?

• June 14, 1777

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• December 25, 1776

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What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?

• The 13 original colonies

• The 13 founding fathers

• The 13 major battles of the Revolutionary War

• The 13 amendments in the Bill of Rights

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Which of the following changes was made to the American flag in 1959?

• Addition of a 50th star

• Change in the color of the stripes

• Removal of a star

• Addition of a 14th stripe

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What does the color red symbolize on the American flag?

• Valor and bravery

• Peace and tranquility

• Wealth and prosperity

• Wisdom and knowledge

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The stars on our current American flag represent (choose 2)

• 13 original colonies
• 50 states of the United States of America
• constellations

• unity