HISTORY OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES The flag of the United States /// also known as the Stars and Stripes /// is one of the most recognizable flags in the world /// Its design combines stars /// stripes /// and powerful symbolism /// The flag was officially adopted on June 14 /// 1777 /// during the American Revolutionary War /// The original flag had thirteen stripes /// red and white /// representing the thirteen original colonies /// that declared independence from Great Britain /// The