The Commemorative Flags Blog

The Betsy Ross Union Flag The Betsy Ross Union Flag   The Betsy Ross Union Flag, often referred to simply as the Betsy Ross flag, is one of the earliest designs of the American flag and holds a special place in U.S. patriotic tradition.   The 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the original 13 colonies. The red represented courage, while the white symbolized purity and innocence. The 13 five-pointed stars arranged in a circle in the blue union, or canton, denoting