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: ...

Red silhouettes in artist Henry Gonzalez's painting create the flag's stripes and symbolize the immigrant journey.

Remember, this is not the flag. It's our flag. It's who we are. We share in what it represents, and we honor the past." ...

On a standard American flag, there are 50 stars—white in color ... (Hawaii was the last state admitted to the United States ...