What do the stripes represent on the U.S. flag?
The stripes on the United States flag represent the original colonies: one stripe per colony. The 13 alternating stripes comprise seven red and six white. Red symbolizes valor, and white symbolizes purity. Betsy Ross is most often credited for sewing the first U.S. flag.Source:U.S.A. Flag Site: History of American FlagU.S. Flag: Flag EvolutionMore Information:U.S.
