North America
United States
Thirteen horizontal red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing 50 white stars. The current 50-star version took effect in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state.
Adopted
1960
Proportion
10:19
Colours
3
Colours & their meaning
Red
The flag itself has no official colour symbolism, though the Great Seal later associated red with hardiness and valour.
White
The flag itself has no official colour symbolism, though the Great Seal later associated white with purity and innocence.
Blue
The flag itself has no official colour symbolism, though the Great Seal later associated blue with vigilance, perseverance and justice.
Symbols & emblems
Did you know?
A new U.S. flag design officially takes effect on the next July 4 after a state is admitted, which is why the 50-star flag began on 4 July 1960.