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The Betsy Ross flag is an early design for the flag of the United States, which is conformant to the Flag Act of 1777 and has red stripes outermost and stars arranged in a circle.
22 Μαΐ 2024 · The Betsy Ross flag is an iconic version of the U.S. flag that was designed during the early days of the American Revolutionary War. For this reason, the American flag with a circle of stars only has 13 to represent the colonies that existed at the time.
2 Ιουλ 2019 · An American flag featuring a 13-star circle was at the epicenter of controversy after Nike decided to stop the release of a sneaker featuring the symbol.
According to historical legends, George Washington visited Betsy Ross in 1776 or 1777. He asked her to make a flag for the Continental Army and provided her with a basic design. This design comprised of red and white stripes, and white stars.
The Bennington flag is a version of the U.S. flag associated with the American Revolution Battle of Bennington, from which it derives its name. Its distinguishing feature is the inclusion of a large '76' in the canton , a reference to the year 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
At the time of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, there were no flags with any stars on them; the Continental Congress did not adopt flags with "stars, white in a blue field" for another year. It has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States.
While the classic red, white and blue design is known by all, some variations of the American flag use different colors that also carry meaning. Understanding what the colors on the American flag symbolize provides deeper insight into the nation’s history and values.