The United States     

    Flag

The Stars and Stripes is the most popular name for the red, white, and blue national flag of the United States.  It is symbolic of our land, our people, our government and the ideals of our country.  It is a stirring sight as it flutters in the wind.                                      

The color red was selected for hardiness and courage, white for purity and innocence and blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice.

Francis Scott Key first called the U.S. flag the Star-Spangled Banner in 1814 when he wrote the poem that became our national anthem.