2012
What do the colors of the American flag mean?
The reason behind the colors of the American Flag. The American Flag is symbolic in many ways. The alternating red and whites stripes represent the 13 British colonies that settled in America, while the stars represent each state. But what about the colors – why is the American Flag red, white and blue? Various outlets have their thoughts on what the colors of the American Flag stand for. Some would argue that the colors on the American Flag represent philosophical values, with red representing blood, war and courage, blue standing for justice and freedom, and white representing purity. However, others speculate through history that George Washington had his own interpretation of the Old Glory: stars were taken from the sky, the red was inspired by the British colors, and the white stripes indicate secession from the home country. However, in regards to the Great Seal of the United States, as the book “Our Flag” published in 1989 by the House of Representatives states, “The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the … 
