Flag Research

When and why has it evolved?
Over the 239 years as of 2017, the flag has undergone many changes to its form, most relating to the number of states the US currently had/has as well as different variations people created to represent the flag in what they perceived it should look like. In 1792, the 13 stared and stripes became 15 stars and stripes as Vermont and Kentucky were added in. They soon went back to 13 stripes but started adding a star for every state that was added to the USA.

Why does it use the shapes, colors and arrangements of stars, stripes, red, white, blue, etc.? Is there a history and purpose to these graphic colors?
The symbolism of the fifty stars represent the current 50 United States, the white signifies purity and innocence, the red signifies valor and bravery, and the blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies in America.

What does the flag seem to mean or say?
The flag was first used for marking territory and distinguishing what belonged to the United States and then evolved after September 11th, 2001 to represent what the country stood for and believed in.

What do the different names for the flag suggest about its meaning or purpose?
Names like “Old Glory” have purpose because the flag has been around for awhile now and has much respect as it is something that means alot to the people of america and represents positive feelings. Other names like the “Stars and Stripes” or “Stars and Bars” have a more literate meaning but still produce positive feelings. -Carter

What do the different names for the flag suggest about its meaning or purpose?
The American Flag is a symbol of unity, togetherness and pride. I think that there is definitely a widely accepted respect for the banner of this country. The destruction or disrespect of the flag is considered a public outrage though it is not technically protected by law seeing as it would violate the first amendment.