June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress issued a resolution making the Stars and Stripes the nation's flag. Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See ...

The flag of Cuba consists of five horizontal stripes — three blue and two white — along with a red equilateral triangle on the left side. The blue stripes represent the three military ...

Illinois, ready to choose a state flag? Voting is open in the the new state flag design contest. The public can vote online ...

Explain the meaning behind your flag: The flag is divided into 7 stripes, in a pattern of white and blue alternating. The biggest blue stripe represents Lake Michigan while the smaller blue ...