American Flag

American Flag Pictures

American Flag history

The Authentic Government Issue U.S. Flag The American flag, officially, the Flag of the United States, has 13 horizontal stripes ( 7 red and 6 white alternating) which represent the original 13 colonies, and in the upper corner a rectangular field of blue with 50 white stars representing the states of the union. The origin of the design was a resolution passed by Congress on June 14, 1777. Although Betsy Ross is traditionally given credit for making the first flag, this has not been proven, nor is anyone certain when the first American flag was flown. As new states were added to the Union, they demanded representation. Although it was decided to keep the stripes at 13, it was decided in 1818 to increase the number of stars to represent the number of states. By the time of the Civil War in 1861 there were 34. The 50th star was added in 1960 for Hawaii. By executive order of William Howard Taft in 1912 the exact dimensions and relative proportions were fixed. In 1942 Congress adopted a joint resolution for the proper display of the flag.

Patriotic Holiday


Mary Seeley Waving Flag Ornament	The Great Seal Handpainted Glass Ornament
The Seeley Collection of Presidential Christmas memorabilia has long been displayed at ten Presidential Libraries.	The Great Seal Hand-painted Glass Ornament features a lustrous image of The Great Seal of the United States on a golden egg.


Capitol Christmas Tree Ornament	Capitol Dome Ornament	The White House at Sunset Ball	The Winter White House Egg
Add a touch of patriotism to your holiday tree. This stunning blue ornament commemorates the yearly tradition of setting up a Christmas tree at the Capitol, then lighting the tree in early December	Capitol Dome Ornament highlights a Washington D.C. attraction in your home. Hand-painted and finished with glitter accents, this replica of the U.S. Capitol Dome is the perfect patriotic addition to your holiday décor	The White House at Sunset Ball Ornament features a stately landscape image of the White House on a clear winter's day. This patriotic tree decoration celebrates the history of the nation in a keepsake design sure to become an all-American family favorite	Winter White House Egg from Mary Seeley provides a picturesque peek at the White House from behind a festive wintry branch.

American Flags Art


All-Weather Flag Print	"Colonial Flag" Personalized Plaque	"God Bless America" Personalized Plaque	Great Seal Rug
All-Weather Flag Print wards off sun, rain and snow while handsomely perched on your home. This outdoor art was created using a weatherproof printing technique on an aluminum and stainless steel frame for a rich, antiqued look.	Give guests a spirited greeting year-round with our festive "Colonial Flag" Personalized Plaque. Designed to thrive in exterior settings, this patriotic outdoor décor imparts a charming folk art feel with a weathered look.	Star-spangled "God Bless America" Personalized Plaque makes a patriotic addition to open-air spaces. Designed to thrive in exterior settings, this weathered American flag wall décor boasts an upbeat folk art feel.	Give your home office the stateliness of the Oval Office with our Great Seal Wool Area Rug. Handmade to perfection, this stately floor covering adds presidential distinction to your study or library