Whether Betsy Ross did or didn't make it, isn't the American Flag a great piece of graphic design, as modern today as it was in 1776?

A bit warlike for my taste, but very graphic. I like the colors.

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by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on March 15th, 2009

If you read the symbolism of the American Flag you'll understand its just a "warlike" just not as well designed or overt.

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by Anonymous on March 16th, 2009

The symbolism of the US flag is actually quite straightforward. THe 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies that came together to form the new nation. The blue rectangle in the upper left is called the Union. The original flag had a circle of 13 stars in it representing the states of the union, and stars were added as each new territory became a state. The union now has 50 stars. There are other Flok theories of hidden symbolism, but those stated were the ideas that drove the design and adoption as the nation's flag.

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by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on March 16th, 2009

"White represents purity and innocence; red represents hardiness and valor; and blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice."

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by Anonymous on March 18th, 2009

Thanks. Those seem like goodqualities for a nation.

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by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on March 18th, 2009

Where is her house?

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by Brian on March 15th, 2009

Philadelphia

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by Sosueme on March 15th, 2009

Thanks. How is the tour?

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by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on March 15th, 2009

The house is just a really old three story row home. It's got vintage furniture and an old syle kitchen, small doors and stairways. It's quaint.....and of course a souvenier shop on the first floor.

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by Sosueme on March 15th, 2009

When was it built?
My guess is sometime in the 18th century.

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by Brian on March 15th, 2009

Not sure, but I'm guessing in the early to mid 1700's.

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by Sosueme on March 15th, 2009

I love the flag, but the National Anthem. I fully agree. Write something in my range.

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by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on March 16th, 2009

Thanks. Mine too. Very beautiful waving in the wind.

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by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on March 15th, 2009

I have flown the flag continuously as far back as I can remember. My wife and I even received an award for that, once.

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by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on March 15th, 2009