This is, of course, in stark contrast to the actual American flag, which features 50 stars and 13 stripes. So what does a nine star flag mean in the U.S.? The American people have some concerns.

The design of the American flag as we know it today has deep historical roots, particularly involving Betsy Ross and the symbolism of stars. Originally, a six-pointed star was favored, but Betsy ...

How many stars are on the American flag? On a standard American flag, there are 50 stars —white in color, all containing 5 points. There are 50 recognized states in America, hence the 50 stars.

The Stars and Stripes represents freedom and bravery. The flag represents equality and justice, and our ability as Americans ...

It is widely believed, but not confirmed, that Betsy Ross sewed the first American Flag. The flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes to represent the 13 original colonies. The flag is nicknamed "Old Glory".

Our beautiful Star-Spangled Banner that waves was adopted on June 14, 1777.

Before fireworks and flag pins, Flag Day was a grassroots movement. Here’s how one educator’s passion for the Stars and Stripes sparked a national holiday.

For the first time, our nation's American flag was flown in battle, on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware. Here's the background.

The 50-star American flag was first flown on July 4, 1960, according to the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The apparent mistake is not present each time an American flag appears in the movie; ...