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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsWhat are the variations of the red, white and blue American flag?
I'm thinking specifically of the white stars aligned in the shape of a star. So, obviously, not 50 stars to represent 50 states.
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What are the variations of the red, white and blue American flag? (Original Post)
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2019
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Just not sure why someone would be flying a flag that isn't an official American flag.
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2019
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underpants
(182,879 posts)1. State at this for 30 seconds then look at a blank white wall
Foolacious
(497 posts)2. There is one official American flag.
It has changed over the decades, most especially, but not exclusively, because of the practice of incorporating as many stars as there are states. Are you asking about historical versions?
Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)3. Just not sure why someone would be flying a flag that isn't an official American flag.
SeattleVet
(5,479 posts)4. Sounds like you are seeing some of the historical 'Great Star' flags.
None were ever officially adopted, but many were used through the years (mostly in the 1800's).
Here's a decent overview of many of these:
http://www.loeser.us/flags/us_flags.html
Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)5. Thank you.
I think it looks like the Lincoln mourning flag. The first one. I'll have to take a better look.
Karadeniz
(22,572 posts)6. Thanks for the link...fascinating...who knew?