[EmailPoster]

source which i obtain the symbolisim of the colors of the American flag...

Originally Posted by ESNS

I AM PREPARING A TALK FOR FEBRUARY AND I DO NOT REMEMBER THE SOURCE WHICH I
OBTAIN THE SYMBOLISIM OF THE COLORS. iN MY NOTES I HAVE WRITTEN WHITE FOR
LIBERTY RED FOR COURAGE AND BLUE FOR LOYALTY. COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHICH
I SHOULD USE. ALSO IF YOU HAVE ANY WEB SITES ON THE HISTORY OF THE FLAG I
WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR SENDING THOSE TO ME. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[ArmyWife]

As you prepare for your presentation, I suggest accessing the following websites: Betsy Ross Homepage (hosted by the Independence Hall Association), www.usa-flag-site.org, Founding Fathers,

According to www.usa-flag-site.org, "Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice." USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America confirms that statement, ""The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice."

Best of luck to you as you prepare for your presentation!

[ARyankee]

The US Flag was adopted without any designation of meaning on the colors. No official recognition for symbolism of the colors of the US Flag have been adopted. The color representations as described are actually for the colors of the emblem found on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States. More detail: The colors red, white, and blue did not have meanings for the Stars and Stripes when it was adopted in 1777. However, the colors in the Great Seal did have specific meanings. Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, reporting to Congress on the Seal, stated:"The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice."

Simply because a common belief exists does not make the belief true...

Peace.