The American flag consists of 13 red and white stripes, and there is a blue rectangle with 50 white five-pointed stars in the upper left corner. The 50 stars represent the 50 states in the United States, and the 13 stripe symbolizes the 13 colony when the United States was just founded. The red color of the American flag represents courage; White represents purity and innocence; Blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.

The American flag is rectangular; The length-width ratio of the national flag is 19: 10, and the national flag of the United States of America is composed of red, white and blue. The picture pattern consists of two parts: 50 white stars are arranged on the blue background at the upper left of the national flag, 6 stars and 5 stars are alternately arranged in a row, and 9 rows are arranged in * * *; The rest of the national flag is 13 red and white stripes, 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes.

The relevant provisions of the American flag

The common law of the United States of America stipulates that the raising and lowering of the national flag must be operated by hand. When the national flag is unfolded, it is not allowed to be raised. When raising the national flag, the national flag should be unfolded first and then quickly raised to the top of the flagpole. When lowering the flag, you should move slowly and solemnly. Articles shall not be placed or hung on the surface or above the national flag.

The national flag should not be used as part of performance clothing or sportswear. Please do not print the national flag pattern on cushions, handkerchiefs, facial tissues and boxes. According to federal law, if a trademark contains the American flag or national emblem, it cannot be registered.

When the national flag is used to unveil a sculpture or monument, it cannot be used as a cover. If the national flag is displayed on the above occasions, it should not fall to the ground, but be hung high to make it a symbol of the ceremony. We should always be careful not to dirty the national flag. Don't let the national flag touch the ground, and don't wipe things with it.