Eduard 36421 US ensign flag WWII STEEL

The official flag of the United States (called The flag of the United States of America ), which is probably the most recognizable symbol of this country, is commonly known as Stars and Stripes, Old Glory or - most often - Star-Spangled Banner. In its best-known version, it was adopted on June 14, 1777, i.e. during the War of Independence of the United States (1775-1783), and is used with changes to this day. At present, it shows 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes alternately placed, and in the upper left corner (the so-called canton) - 50 white stars placed on a blue background. The symbolism of this flag is very clear. The thirteen white and red stripes symbolize the 13 founding states that laid the submarine under American statehood. The 50 stars, on the other hand, symbolize the 50 states that make up the United States. It is worth adding that the modern American flag was approved on July 4, 1960, with the adoption from the USA as the state of Hawaii. During the period 1777–1960 it changed with the addition of more stars in the upper left corner as the United States grew and added new states to them.