The star spangled banner represents 50 stars of the American flag which corresponds to each state. The flag however does not include Alaska and Hawaii.
Since 1959 the US has possessed 50 states yet Alaska was inaugurated on the 3rd of January 1959 as the 49th state with Hawaii becoming the 50th state on the 21st of August the same year.
In fact the flag of the US did not attain its 50th star until Independence Day, the 4th of July 1960. One must consider that the District of Columbia is a federal district, not a state. And some include lists that feature Washington DC and Puerto Rico that make up the 52 states. As a rule the official states of the United States of America are;
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
The flag of the United States is one of the nation's most widely viewed symbols and can be seen adorned not only on public buildings, but on private residences. It is also used as a motif on decals for car windows, and clothing ornaments such as badges and numerous lapel pins when one is showing a lot of patriotism.
The flag has become a powerful symbol of Americanism and national pride particularly after recent events that have affected the country. You may also be able to see on occasions, giant outdoor flags used by retail outlets to attract customers. Desecration of the flag is considered a public outrage, but nonetheless is protected as a form of free speech ��" which is founded on American values.
Since 1959 the US has possessed 50 states yet Alaska was inaugurated on the 3rd of January 1959 as the 49th state with Hawaii becoming the 50th state on the 21st of August the same year.
In fact the flag of the US did not attain its 50th star until Independence Day, the 4th of July 1960. One must consider that the District of Columbia is a federal district, not a state. And some include lists that feature Washington DC and Puerto Rico that make up the 52 states. As a rule the official states of the United States of America are;
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
The flag of the United States is one of the nation's most widely viewed symbols and can be seen adorned not only on public buildings, but on private residences. It is also used as a motif on decals for car windows, and clothing ornaments such as badges and numerous lapel pins when one is showing a lot of patriotism.
The flag has become a powerful symbol of Americanism and national pride particularly after recent events that have affected the country. You may also be able to see on occasions, giant outdoor flags used by retail outlets to attract customers. Desecration of the flag is considered a public outrage, but nonetheless is protected as a form of free speech ��" which is founded on American values.
