Symbols of the United States

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What date was the first official US flag adopted?

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June 14, 1777

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Who designed the current 50 star American flag?

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Robert G. Heft

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What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?

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The original 13 colonies that declared independence from England.

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What do the stars on the American flag represent?

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The 50 states of the Union.

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What colors are on the American flag and what do they symbolize?

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Red symbolizes Hardiness and Courage, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence, and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice.

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What is the nickname of the American flag?

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Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes, The Star-Spangled Banner.

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Who is the official custodian of the Great Seal of the United States?

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The Secretary of State.

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What does the Great Seal symbolize?

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The beliefs and values that the Founding Fathers wanted to pass on.

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What is depicted on the front of the Great Seal?

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A bald eagle with an olive branch and 13 arrows, a Latin motto, and a shield with 13 stripes.

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What is the Statue of Liberty a symbol of?

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Freedom.