Encourages a sense of unity and shared identity among people from different walks of life, fostering a collective spirit of togetherness.
The flag serves as a powerful symbol of inclusivity, representing the coming together of diverse communities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Celebrates the unique strengths, traditions, and contributions of each represented group, reinforcing the beauty found in diversity.
Today, with there being much unrest in the nation among politicians, celebrities, athletes, and everyday citizens, the flag is often reflected upon. The current flag, much like its predecessors, features the states, and highlights the original colonies. However, no version of the flag has ever included this country’s greatest asset, its people. With the flag being our most recognizable symbol, it is important for all Americans to now see themselves represented.
Introducing The Grand Glory Unity Stripe Flag. This addition of the “Unity Stripe”, a simple multicolored stripe placed alongside the stars, shows unity without disrupting the overall design of our nation’s flag.
Red recognizes Americans from the many Native American tribes.
Yellow recognizes Americans with Asian heritage.
Black recognizes Americans whose ancestors are from Africa.
Brown recognizes diverse contributors who shaped a better America.
White recognizes Americans who have ancestors from European countries.
The current design of the American Flag was not professionally made. Robert G. Heft, a high school student in Ohio, designed the flag as part of a class project. His flag design was ultimately chosen by the federal government.
The American Flag was first adopted in 1777 by the Continental Congress. At the time, the flag consisted of 13 stars and 13 stripes to represent the 13 original colonies.
Most historians believe that Philadelphia native Francis Hopkinson designed the first American Flag in 1777. Hopkinson was a member of the Continental Congress at the time.
June 14 is designated as Flag Day in the United States. It is a day to commemorate the adoption of the American Flag. Pennsylvania is the only state that observes Flag Day as a state holiday.
There have been 27 versions of the American Flag. Each version has been created as more states were added to the union.
