There are 13 stripes on a standard American flag, alternating between red and white. The flag also has 50 stars, which are white and set against a blue background in the upper left corner.

The red and white stripes symbolize the roads and waterways ... representing Ohio as the 17th state to join the Union. The blue background of Oklahoma’s state flag symbolizes devotion and ...

The end result was spelled out in the fabric of Old Glory – white stars on a blue background, with alternating stripes of red and white. The stars would grow in number as the states did ...