Flag Day

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The American flag with vibrant red, white, and blue colors waves in the wind on a flagpole against a clear blue sky.

The video thumbnail image shows the existing Maine state flag, a blue background with the state seal, potentially being replaced by a new design, a tan background with a star and pine tree.

Flag Day: Media

United States holiday

Videos

The video thumbnail image shows the existing Maine state flag, a blue background with the state seal, potentially being replaced by a new design, a tan background with a star and pine tree.

How to Design a New State Flag

Flying a flag with a complicated design is like trying to read the Encyclopædia...

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

Images

The American flag with vibrant red, white, and blue colors waves in the wind on a flagpole against a clear blue sky.

The Stars and Stripes

The red, white, and blue of the U.S. flag are a nod to the same colors in the Union...

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