At a time when President Donald Trump is implementing numerous potential changes to the United States government, people became aware of nine stars on American flags on official government websites.

Two hundred and forty eight years ago on June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 12 stripes, alternate ...

In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

The United States flag, also known as the "Stars and Stripes" is one of the most recognised flags in the entire world. It is seen flying high on government buildings, schools, homes, and on ...

Every year on June 14, the United States celebrates ... reinforcing the promise of our democracy." The flag’s 50 white stars represent the country’s 50 states, while the 13 red and white ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday banned flying any other flags besides the Stars and Stripes at State ... “Starting immediately, only the United States of America flag is authorized ...

The American flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore in September 1814 had 15 stars and 15 stripes, each representing a state in the still-fledgling United States. During a battle with the ...

The following is the text of the found in United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1. §1. Flag; stripes and stars on The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red ...