Changes

The '''American flag''', often affectionately known as "Old Glory" or the "Stars and Stripes", consists of a blue field with 50 white stars on it (one for each [[state]]), with the remainder being thirteen red and white stripes (in memory of the original thirteen states).

The '''American flag''', often affectionately known as "Old Glory" or the "Stars and Stripes", consists of a blue field with 50 white stars on it (one for each [[state]]), with the remainder being thirteen red and white stripes (in memory of the original thirteen states).

Since the stars reflect the number of states in the US, the flag has changed as the number of states has changed.  The current fifty stars are arranged in five rows of six stars alternating with four rows of five stars.  There are  seven red and six white stripes.

Since the stars reflect the number of states in the US, the flag has changed as the number of states has changed. Originally, the flag contained thirteen stars arranged in a circle.  The current fifty stars are arranged in five rows of six stars alternating with four rows of five stars.  There are  seven red and six white stripes.

It is displayed at all [[federal]] buildings, and many homes and businesses also proudly display it.

It is displayed at all [[federal]] buildings, and many homes and businesses also proudly display it.