Flag of the United States
Flag NameFlag of the United States
Country NameUnited States
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2US
Date Adopted1960-07-04
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio10:19
Primary ColorsRed, White, Blue
Symbolism DescriptionThe thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. The fifty stars represent the fifty states of the Union. Red symbolizes valor and bravery, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue symbolizes vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerRobert G. Heft
Canton DetailsA blue rectangular canton in the upper hoist corner, containing fifty white five-pointed stars arranged in nine horizontal rows (five rows of six stars alternating with four rows of five stars).
Related FlagsBetsy Ross flag, Grand Union Flag, Historical US flags with fewer stars, State flags of the US
Legal DescriptionThe design of the flag is codified in Title 4, Chapter 1 of the United States Code, specifically 4 U.S.C. § 1.
Description
The national flag of the United States of America consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, with a blue canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows.
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