Flag symbolism
Every color and shape used in a flag or coat of arms has some meaning, and the American flag is no exception. Here is the symbolism behind the elements of the U.S. flag:Red
Courage
White
Innocence, purity
Blue
Justice, perseverance, vigilance
Stars
The sky, aspirations. There are 50 stars because of the 50 states.
Stripes
Rays of light. There are 13 stripes to signify the original 13 colonies.