Flag of Washington, D.C.
Flag NameFlag of Washington, D.C.
Country NameUnited States
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2US
Date Adopted1938-10-15
Adoption Statusofficial
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsRed, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe design is directly derived from the coat of arms of George Washington, the namesake of the city and district. The three red stars and two red bars are taken from his family's heraldic shield, symbolizing the historical connection to the first U.S. President.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerCharles A. R. Dunn
Related FlagsFlag of the United States
Legal DescriptionThe design was officially adopted by the District of Columbia Commissioners on October 15, 1938, following a competition and recommendation by the Commission of Fine Arts. The flag's proportions and the placement of its elements are legally specified.
Description
The flag of Washington, D.C. features three red five-pointed stars (mullets) above two horizontal red bars (fesses) on a white field. The design is based on the coat of arms of George Washington.
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