The American flag is perhaps the most popular and well known national flag in the world. Whatever the size is, whatever the configuration is or the inspirational pattern any related flag is made out into, one would be able to identify that the stars and stripes are technically synonymous to the Old Glory. Even if, let us say that other flags have been created out of an honest to goodness original concept, anything that speaks of either red, white, and blue, coupled with stars and stripes would definitely have a notion that it was inspired by the Star Spangled Banner.
What is interesting to know about the American flag is the collection of small trivia tidbits that made it the flag that it is today. Even if we are all familiar that the flag represents one of the biggest superpowers of the world, there are still some information worth knowing.
For example, the flag of the United States is only to be displayed outdoors only until before dark. In case one would need to display the flag for a whole 24-hour duration, it may be done provided that the flag is kept lit either by a focal lamp, or any other similar illuminating device.
In addition, the orientation of the flag indicates the situation the bearer is in. having it upside down would indicate distress and danger and that the bearer is in need of immediate assistance.
Historically, the first nation other than the US which recognized its political sovereign was France. It may be noted that the latter helped the continentals achieve independence through wartime support.