Three American Falgs

Description: Because of its symbolism, the starred blue canton is called the "union". This part of the flag can stand alone as a maritime flag called the Union Jack. Compared to the flags of many other nations, the flag of the United States is notably complex, leading to expressions such as Hu¨¡q¨ªgu¨® ("flower flag nation"), a Chinese name for America used... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Because of its symbolism, the starred blue canton is called the "union". This part of the flag can stand alone as a maritime flag called the Union Jack. Compared to the flags of many other nations, the flag of the United States is notably complex, leading to expressions such as Hu¨¡q¨ªgu¨® ("flower flag nation"), a Chinese name for America used in the 19th and early 20th centuries.