Flag of United States: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- North America
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Adopted
- 4 Jul 1960
- Layout
- canton
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
13 stripes for the original colonies, 50 stars for the states. Red for valour, white for purity, blue for justice.
A new star is added on 4 July following any state's admission — Hawaii in 1960 was the last.
Region & capital
United States sits in North America — North America. Its capital is Washington, D.C..
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of United States?
- United States's flag uses red, white, blue. 13 stripes for the original colonies, 50 stars for the states. Red for valour, white for purity, blue for justice.
- When was the flag of United States adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 4 July 1960.
- What is the capital of United States?
- The capital is Washington, D.C..
- Which flags look similar to United States's?
- Commonly confused with MA, CL, LR. See the similar-flags rail below.
