The original American flag had 13 stars.

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  • The first official U.S. flag, established by the Flag Act of 1777, displayed 13 stars to represent the 13 original colonies.
  • It also had 13 stripes for the same reason, linking the stars and stripes directly to the founding states.
  • Designs of the 13-star flag varied (circle, rows, etc.), because the law specified the number of stars but not their exact arrangement.

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