How The American Flag Has Changed Through History
The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the United States, and there are strict rules on how to handle it. But what’s the meaning of the American flag – and what’s the meaning behind earlier versions of the flag?
To read more about he various designs of the American flag since 1776, go here:
https://www.ranker.com/list/american-flag-meaning/setareh-janda
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@shaimarie1080
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Could you imagine being the British army running into all these army's with a different flag…..like ok "who are the hell are these guys now?!" Lol 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤔😁🤭🙃
@Itsmondellotime
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
this guys voice is just soothing
@MariaMartinez-researcher
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
The opening credits of the TV miniseries John Adams featured several flags, including some not mentioned here.
Some of them are being used in a partisan way nowadays, a bit as saying, "I am more American than you."
Seriously? Reading other threads here, it seems that a big chunk of the American population thinks they have a right to expel, or even annihilate, the rest of the population on political grounds.
Remember the flag with the cut in pieces snake. Your enemies thrive on your mutual hate.
@marclavigne1622
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
More flags history!
@D-Fens_1632
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
The biggest unexpected change was it recently becoming a right wing hate symbol. How'd that happen?
@missyouwish88
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Write a musical about THAT, Lin! 🤣😂🤣😂
@nathaniel.s28
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
9:10 South Sydney! 🐰
@THE-X-Force
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
There are Stripes and Bars .. not just "stripes".
@Bdear1
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Betsy Ross didn't even claim she was part of it, her Great Nephew did 100yr after her death.
@Tully_23_32
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Anyone would think the US is the only country with a flag, like they think that they're the only free country in the world as well as they are the only country with freedom of speech. My country's flag is blue with the white constellation of the Southern Cross, with 5 white stars as the other nations around their region only have 4 & that's because my country is the only country that can see the 5th star in the constellation. Even tho that's the colour of our flag it's not actually the my country's national colours
@Missle1001
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
And I wonder when it will get its 51st star, what about 100 years from now? Will it ever get 55 stars? 60 stars? Ever change the amount of stripes or completely change? Only time will tell.
@caesandraseawell1518
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
What was the significance/symbolism of 5 vs 6 vs 7/8? Pointed stars? Were there not more derivations as more states gained statehood?
@NigelFortune
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Loving the flag history more please!
@ScottMStolz
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
So, basically, if something happened, but there were no official paperwork saying it happened, then we can just assume the stories are untrue. Because documentation can never be falsified, right? Pics or it didn't happen. LOL.
@StrikeBuster-b2b
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
I like the flag with the red and white stripes and the stars in a circle. Best looking one.
@makainwiginton5967
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
It's a shame that the Don't Tread on me Flag has been stolen by the right wing.
@sallykohorst8803
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Thanks for this subject.
@patsow4797
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Betsy Ross did not make any flags.
@memyself3510
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
A video on the meaning behind various flags around the world would be cool
@kunalroy2496
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
God bless America 🇺🇸
@UnchainedAmerica
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Early colonists wanted a "pure white" empire in the land of Americas, but decided to bring races of other colors into their "pure white"" colonies. Weird logic, y'alls. You forgot the Natives lived here.
@SGT_Dave
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Right… More like he paid them to tell everyone that they begged him to show up for his pathetic photo op
@auntvesuvi3872
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
I was in sixth grade, if memory serves, when I learned there were other flags! 🤔 Our classroom had the Betsy Ross one and three others.
@alifkazeryu8228
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
please change it to Confederate battle flag next! I'm in disagreement with the South regarding THAT particular issue, but their battle flag is just so cool!
@ives3572
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
"The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world." —Virginia Foxx
@ives3572
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
"The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history." —Mike Fitzpatrick
@tranzphaziktorpedo
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Sheldon Cooper would be soooo proud of this episode of Weird History! 😂 I love the OG narrator – EPIC! 😁 – but I wonder what this one would sound like with Dr. Cooper narrating? 🤔 Lmao 🤣 Be safe and healthy! LLAP 🖖😎
@sandyclaflin2844
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
I honestly didn't know that their were so many different early versions of the American flag. This video was good.
@jimmiles9144
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
I’ve painted many versions of the flag, but I enjoy the Bennington and the SC “Moultrie” flag (granted a state flag and not a United States flag). This was a great presentation. Learned much.
@wolfwoman1541
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Another settlement needs your help!
@PatrickDowdle
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Note :- The Bettsy Ross flag is the one carried by Benjamin Martin , as he rejoins the troops after burying his son in " The Patriot "
@PhantomFilmAustralia
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
We're blessed! We get the good narrator today!
@RichardChave-xl9yw
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
So your flag has nothing to do with the Washington coat of arms then?
@tbella5186
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
My favorite flag is
"No step on Snek"
@Lebeauski
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Aways Interesting
@pfkmsandiego
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
so what was it before we added alaska and hawaii ? what was it in between the 13 stars and the 50 stars ? this is actually ‘kina fascinating even tho i loathe nationalism.
@michaelrae9599
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
"Whew. This place stinks. Get some candles and incense. What this place needs is some popery."
@ms.lindsey4414
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
Wow! This was a great video!
@kimbrey65
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 am
I never knew that there were so many different American flags. That was astonishing to find out! 😮