The American flag, of course, had 13 red and white strips and a blue field with stars in it. The Confederate flag had three bars, red, white, red and a blue field with stars on it.

Blue, the symbol for vigilance, perseverance, justice and freedom. White for purity and innocence. And Red, hardiness, courage, valor and, of course, the price of blood so often paid for the ...

Celebrating the Stars and Stripes: Honoring the American Flag on Flag Day today, June 14, we commemorate the adoption of the United States flag, a symbol of freedom, unity, and patriotism that has ...

The Kennedy Center says the colors are a powerful symbol of unity. ... “The red, white, and blue colors are a powerful symbol of unity and our nation’s commitment to bringing people together.

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

A female member emailed her colleagues saying it was an idea from a constituent "to show our support for the flag, and the country and the troops and to be a contrast,” Rep. Martha McSally, R ...

The Kennedy Center’s exterior lighting will now “permanently feature the colors of red, white and blue,” according to a statement released Tuesday. “The lights are a beautiful reminder of ...