Old Glory ” or the “ Stars and Stripes ” is the national flag of the United States. It contains thirteen
horizontal stripes, red and white, alternately, reminiscent of the thirteen States of the Union which was formed in
August, 1777. In the upper canton nearest the staff , are a number of white stars—one for each State of the
country as at present constituted—on a blue ground.The “ Union Jack ” of the United States is a blue flag
with white stars—one for each State.
