United States – Fun Flag Facts

The American Flag: Post Revolutionary War to today

February 19, 2016

While the American flag’s foundation was laid during the American Revolutionary War, the country’s growth, vague laws, and new precedents allowed the flag to evolve along with the country. During the American Revolutionary War, the American Flag’s symbolism translated well to an attractive flag design. Thirteen states were represented by 13 stars and 13 stripes. But … More The American Flag: Post Revolutionary War to today

America’s first “Stars and Stripes”

February 5, 2016

The first stars and stripes variant of the U.S. flag was approved on June 14 when the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, this resolution wasn’t as big of a deal as it might have been today. One reason is that the concept of a national flag was very new during the late 18th century, and … More America’s first “Stars and Stripes”

Do the North and South Poles have flags?

January 3, 2016

Do the North and South Poles have flags? In both cases, the short answer is “kind of.” Here are the long answers: North Pole A popular misconception is that the North Pole is located on Greenland. While this isn’t true, some people still mean “Greenland” when they say the North Pole. Greenland became a self-governed part of the Danish … More Do the North and South Poles have flags?

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The American Flag: Post Revolutionary War to today

America’s first “Stars and Stripes”

Do the North and South Poles have flags?