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The United States flag is the emblem of our country, symbolizing the beginning of our country.
Through the years the flag has changed many times, but its meaning has not. It stands for liberty, justice, freedom and honor.
Here are some fun facts you may not know about our flag.
Do you know:
Who designed the first flag (Hint: It wasn't Betsy Ross)?
How many stars and stripes were on the Star Spangled Banner flag?
Where does the name "Old Glory" come from?
When was the Pledge of Allegiance written and why?
How many stars did the first official flag of the United States have?
And more.
Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
Ages 8 and up.
All measurements in American and metric.
Reading Level: 6.8
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Caitlind L. Alexander
Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series.She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
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