what does the us flag represent?

Answer 1

It depends if you are talking symbolically or metophorically, The stars are the current states, the stripes are the 13 original colonies, Red is for the blood shed for our freedom, White is for our Honor and Blue is for Valor and bravery.

Now Metaphorically the flag is a symbol of our country. Each state is part of the flag and it binds us together as a country. It is the same flag we have had since we declared our independence with the only changes being the number of stars as we have added states Its our past and our present. Its a visual that is identifiable around the globe.

Answer 2

The stars are the fifty states. The thirteen red and white stripes represent the thirteen original colonies. The field of blue is the sea to shining sea.

Answer 3

Fifty stars represent the fifty states.
Thirteen stripes represents the thirteen original colonies.
As a whole it represents the U.S.

Other common symbolic associations:
Freedom and other "American values."
Patriotism.
Unconditional support of our government during war.
Democracy, and the spread of democracy.

Answer 4

Well, other than our country (United States of America), it represents the freedom and the rights we have as Americans, and it serves as a means of uniting us all as citizens (and non-citizens) of America. We are all able to share the pride of our country by displaying the red, white, and blue!

Answer 5

fifty stars: fifty states
blue: sea to shining sea
thirteen stripes: 13 original colonies
red: blood of those who fought so our land could be free
white: justice
to me: freedom
"the land of the free and the home of the brave"

Answer 6

To me, it represents freedom.

Answer 7

for me it's JUSTICE and perseverance