History

How many stars were on the first U.S. flag?

13 stars

Background

The first official flag of the United States was adopted in 1777. It showed 13 stars arranged in a circle, one for each colony. Legend says Betsy Ross sewed it in Philadelphia. Today the flag has 50 stars, one for every state.

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