A flag resolution was adopted 248 years ago, on June 14, 1777, that said, "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, ...

Why There Are 50 Stars on the United States Flag and What Each One Represents. The American flag has 50 stars, but do you know why? In this article, we explain the reason behind each star, how ...