The American flag has 50 stars , each one representing one of the 50 states in the United States.

Quick Scoop

  • The 50 stars are white, five-pointed stars set on a blue rectangle called the union.
  • They are arranged in nine rows of alternating five and six stars on the current design.
  • The 50-star version became official on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state.

The simple way to remember it: one star for every state currently in the Union.

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