White The color white stands for purity and innocence. Official Flag Colors According to the U. For questions about flag etiquette, check out these additional resources, or read the History of the Betsy Ross Flag to learn more about the origins of the American flag.
You can also give us a call at or contact us online with any questions. Originally, the colors red, white and blue had neither specific meaning nor representation when the flag was adopted in However, the colors in the Great Seal of the United States did have specific meanings.
Driver was able to fly the flag over the Tennessee Statehouse once the war ended. The flag is a primary artifact at the National Museum of American History and was last displayed in Tennessee by permission of the Smithsonian at an exhibition in Between and Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed stars and stripes to be added to reflect the admission of each new state.
Today the flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.
This preservation effort began in earnest in June , and continues to this day. The flag is now stored at a degree angle in a special low-oxygen, filtered light chamber and is periodically examined at a microscopic level to detect signs of decay or damage within its individual fibers.
Some terms refer to the physical pieces used to assemble the flag, and some terms refer to the elements of the flag , identifying their position and location regarding flag design. And not every flag is created equally. The flag of the USA can be configured differently for unique applications. Header or heading - The header is a band of material placed on the pole side hoist of the flag, it serves to secure the flag to the halyard line. Grommet - A metal ring or eyelet embedded in the header.
These are usually made of brass and used to secure an outdoor flag. Canton - Technically the canton can be any quarter of the flag. In modern flag design it usually refers to the top left corner upper hoist , which is the position of honor. The canton of the US flag is also called the Union - the blue background where the 50 stars are sewn or appliqued. Fly End - The fly end is the edge of the flag furthest away from the pole.
The term fly is used to describe the length of the flag, and the fly end is the side that is not secured. By nature, it "flies" freely and endures the most stress or whip.
Hoist - The term hoist is used to refer to the half and edge closest to where the flag is hung. It also refers to the distance from top to bottom of the flag. This is confusing since it is a vertical measurement, but describes the flag's width. Upper Hoist - Imagine the flag is broken into four quadrants and each quadrant is named for the edges it borders, the upper hoist is the upper left corner.
Fly - The term fly is used to describe the half and edge of the flag that is furthest away from the pole. It can also be used to describe the length horizontal measurement of the flag. Fly End - The fly end is the edge of the flag that is furthest away from the pole - the end that "flies" freely. Position of Honor - The position of honor is generally the upper hoist. This is also commonly referred to as the canton. Many colony flags use this area to honor their ruling country.
US Flags with a pole hem are sometimes called banners. Instead of grommets and a header they are designed so that a sleeve slides over the pole. These are often used with indoor pole sets , porch flags and parade display. Pole Hem - The term pole hem refers to a sheath on the hoist side used to fit over a pole. In order to create the sleeve , either the main flag material is extended or additional material is added.
When the flag material is extended the colors of the stripes and canton continue and the flag appears to be elongated.
If extra material is added it is usually white and looks like a traditional header. Sleeve - The sleeve is the opening sheath on the pole side of the flag that slides over a pole. Tab - A button-hole will be sewn into the sleeve. It is usually leather and can be found at the top, just inside the sleeve. This tab is used to secure the flag to the pole. Banner - An American flag with a pole sleeve is often referred to as a banner.
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