The U.S. Flag

The American flag has a long and storied history. The first United States flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes. So, how did the current flag come to have 50 stars and 13 stripes? Your young historians will learn about the flag's development and the meaning behind the colors, stars, and stripes. Eye-catching photographs show how the flag has changed over time and how Americans honor their country's flag.