BP10...Messages of Revolution

The flag of the United States of America

The American flag is an everyday fixture which we see on TV, in front of government buildings, on the uniforms of service men and women, in front of schools buildings to mention a few locations.

The original flag of the United States of America had 13 stars arranged in circular pattern with 7 red and 6 white stripes. The stars represented the original 13 colonies which were British territories during the early colonization period. After the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th 1776, the flag of the United states was flown for the first time.

There are several different theories about the origination of the flag design.

• Grand Union flag
• George Washington's family coat-of-arms--white shield with two red bars underneath three red stars.
• Sons of Liberty flag--nine vertical then thirteen horizontal red and white stripes which represented the thirteen colonies during the American Revolution.

The American Revolution was a reaction to the British rulers harsh imposition of taxes to fund the French and Indian wars the British were fighting and the lack of representation for the colonists in the British parliament. "Taxation without representation" was a revolutionary cry in the new colonies which ultimately lead to the independence of the original 13 colonies from the British rulers.

The original stars are arranged in a circle and I believe that it signifies equality among the 13 states. The color red signifies passion and white signifies purity. The possible interpretation of the colors could be the birth of a new nation, pure and equality for all unlike the British empire.

http://us-flag.net/pictures/

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