The new "Forever" stamp displays an image of the American flag against a bright white backdrop. The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" appear in blue above a red horizontal stripe, while the phrase ...

Arkansas was the first state in the U.S. to produce diamonds, hence the large diamond in the center of its state flag. The 25 white stars represent Arkansas being the 25th state to join the Union.

What does the US flag design represent? The flag's 13 red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies. Its 50 white stars on a blue background represent the 50 states.

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed a resolution that the United States flag would be made up of 13 alternating red and white stripes and would feature 13 white stars on a blue ...