Our Flag Facts

Flag was established June 14, 1777.

Between 1777 and 1960 the flag has changed 8 times.

The stripes represent the thirteen original colonies of America.

The stars represent the 50 states of the union.

Red symbolizes hardiness and valor.

• hardiness means to do well even though things are not going well.
• valor means to be determined or serious when things get hard.

White symbolizes purity and innocence.

• purity means freedom from anything that makes you feel guilty or not clean.
• innocence means freedom from bad things or wrong doing.

Blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.

• vigilance means to be watchful and aware so that your freedom is not taken from you.
• perseverance means to be strong and determined even though things might be hard or difficult.
• justice means that there are rules and if those rules are broken there are consequences.