Flag Day marks the day, 246 years ago, when Betsy Ross’ creation of the Stars & Stripes as our national American flag.
There have been a total of 27 variations in flag design over the years, as colonies grew into states making the 50 states that are represented on the flag today by the white stars.
What do the symbols of the national American flag mean?
According to the National Flag Foundation, there is a star sewn into a blue background representing every state. The star represents justice, perseverance and vigilance. As for the colors, the red stripes are for valor and the white stripes are for purity and innocence.
Source: Flag Day is almost here. What to know from how it started to if it is a federal holiday
