The American Flag

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The American flag has 50 stars for the 50 states and 13 stripes for the first 13 colonies.

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The American flag has 50 stars for the 50 states and 13 stripes for the first 13 colonies. It is a symbol of our country.

Key Facts

The American flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes.

The bald eagle is our national bird.

The Statue of Liberty stands for freedom.

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