A Brief History of the Flag of the United States of America.On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress passed an Act to establish an flag for the new nation. The resolution ordered that "the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."
US Flag 1777


While no one knows the exact origin of the first American flag, some historians believe it was designed by U.S. Congressman Francis Hopkinson and sewn by Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross in 1777.
US Flag 1836


Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and stripes to be added to reflect the admission of each new state.
US Flag 1861
Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor; White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.
US Flag 1960-Present







Historical American Flag - Betsy Ross Flag
On June 14, 1777, by an Act of Congress, the fledgling nation of the United States of America adopted its first official flag. Legend has long held that the design chosen was sewn by the Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross, a favorite of George Washington's. Historians have since cast doubt on the details of its creation, but this flag will forever be associated with Betsy Ross, and, in any event, there is no doubt about its historic significance. These faithful reproductions are 100% bulldog cotton and stitched together just like the original flags with its familiar stripes and thirteen stars in a circle!

Historical American Flag - Old Glory Flag
Show your colors with this beautiful rendition of Old Glory. These faithful reproductions are 100% bulldog cotton and stitched together just like the original flags! They're best suited to indoor display, but it's more than ready to fly in fair weather to celebrate the Fourth of July and other holidays.
Historical American Flag - Star Spangled Banner
At dawn on September 14, 1814, a young lawyer named Francis Scott Key was relieved to see a battered and scarred American flag flying above Baltimore's Fort McHenry, which had been subjected to a brutal bombardment from the British for 24 hours. He transformed the inspiration he felt into "The Star Spangled Banner", which was finally adopted as the official national anthem on March 3, 1931. This 100% cotton replica of the banner that flew over the besieged fort does not have the massive dimensions of the original (the stars alone measured two feet across), but it is a powerful and affecting display of patriotism nonetheless, and a wonderful reminder of the glorious history of America.




How to fold the Flag

Step 1
To properly fold the Flag, begin by holding it waist-high with another person so that its surface is parallel to the ground.
Step 2
Fold the lower half of the stripe section lengthwise over the field of stars, holding the bottom and top edges securely.
 
Step 3
Fold the flag again lengthwise with the blue field on the outside.
Step 4
Make a triangular fold by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to meet the open (top) edge of the flag.
Step 5
Turn the outer (end) point inward, parallel to the open edge, to form a second triangle.
Step 6
The triangular folding is continued until the entire length of the flag is folded in this manner.
Step 7
When the flag is completely folded, only a triangular blue field of stars should be visible.