The Commemorative Flags Blog

The American Flag: Symbolism and Respect The American Flag: Symbolism and Respect   The American flag, often called the Stars and Stripes, is one of the most enduring and powerful symbols of freedom and patriotism in the world. The basic design includes 13 stripes, 7 red and 6 white, representing the original 13 colonies. The blue union has 50 white stars – one for each state of the republic. The color red on the flag represents hardiness and valor, the white signifies purity

This is My Flag! This is My Flag — A Tribute to the Stars and Stripes   The American flag, known with reverence as the Stars and Stripes , is more than a banner of fabric. It is the living emblem of a nation built on courage, sacrifice, and unyielding belief in liberty. It is the banner of freedom, the emblem of unity, and the sacred trust of generations who have carried its meaning forward throughout our history.   Its thirteen stripes – seven red and six white – pay tribute