However, there was a brief period in which the American flag bore 15 stripes. The Smithsonian reports that the Act of January 13, 1794, allowed for 15 stripes and 15 stars after May 1795.

Why 50 stars and 13 stripes on U.S. flag? Between 1777 and 1960, the United States Congress passed several laws that changed the shape, design, and arrangement of the flag.

On a standard American flag, there are 50 stars—white in color, all containing 5 points. There are 50 recognized states in America, hence the 50 stars. The stars are inside a blue block on the ...

Its bold red, white and blue color scheme has become synonymous with the United States, ... Standard American flags always have 13 stripes, as established in the original 1777 statute. Advertisement.