flag was inspired by the French tricolour. It was introduced in the mid-17th century, featuring a red, white, and blue ...

the white signifies the country’s desire for peace and unity. The flag was adopted on Oct. 1, 1960. Malaysia The 14 red-and-white stripes as well as the 14 arms in the star represent the 13 ...

June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress issued a resolution making the Stars and Stripes the nation's flag. Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See ...

Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...