1. The American Flag

2. The flag had 13 stars and thirteen stripes.
The first flag was approved by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.
The flag had 13 stars and thirteen stripes.

3. The American Flag The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
The 50 stars represent the 50 states.

4. At first one star and one stripe was added for each new state.
This is the flag the flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
It inspired the national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.”

5. In 1959 Alaska Changed from a Territory to a State
The 48 star flag
In 1959 Alaska Changed from a Territory to a State
The 49 star flag

6. In 1960 Hawaii Changed from a Territory to a State
The 50 star flag 1960-

7. Red represents courage. White represents purity.
What do the colors mean?
Blue represents justice.
Red represents courage.
White represents purity.

8. How many stripes does the flag have?13

9. How many stars did the first flag have?13

10. How many stars does the flag have today?50

11. What does the color red mean?
Courage

12. What does the color blue mean?
Justice

13. What does the color white mean?
Purity

14. The End