June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress issued a resolution making the Stars and Stripes the nation's flag. Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See ...

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress resolved that America’s flag should feature 13 white stars on a blue field and 13 alternating red and white stripes, chosen to represent the 13 ...

The beauty that an American flag exudes is simply unmatched. There's nothing quite like the vibrancy of that red, white, and blue color palette waving high and mighty to represent the country and ...