The American flag has been a relatively new flag to fly the skies to signify a sovereign nation, barely a couple of centuries old, yet it has seen a great deal of rich historical account worthy to be known about. The very first flag attributed to have been locally sewn and flown may be attributed to Betsy Ross, but the very first flag that may have been the official precursor for the present day US flag may have been flown by General George Washington.
During New Year’s Day of 1776, he ordered the Grand Union to be hoisted on prospect hill as laid siege to the British. At this time,there were just the thirteen red and white stripes which signified the thirteen original colonies to rise up against the British colonial power. This plus the British Union Jack on the upper left corner of the flag is seen as the piece flown by the famed General.
During the course of the new nation’s existence, the original thirteen stripes and stars saw constant redesigning, especially as the UnitedStates became more distinct, settled, and defined. Each new star in the upper left corner signified a new state added to the country. From its humble beginnings in 1777 to the current year, the congress has proposed, passed, and approved changes to the design and layout,especially of the arrangement of the stars. Nevertheless, the official colors of red, white, and blue remained the same.
Red meant Valor, White becoming purity, and Blue signified Justice.This is where the star spangled banner got its familiar unofficial motto of bringing liberty and justice for all. This is the American flag, with all 50 stars under its sovereign.