History of South America

What did the American flag look like in early

1777

* Stars: Thirteen, arranged in a circle.

* Stripes: Thirteen, alternating red and white.

* Colors: Red, white, and blue.

* Design: The flag was designed by Francis Hopkinson, a member of the Continental Congress.

1795

* Stars: Fifteen, arranged in five horizontal rows.

* Stripes: Fifteen, alternating red and white.

* Colors: Red, white, and blue.

* Design: The flag was redesigned by George Washington and his Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson

1818

* Stars: Twenty, arranged in four horizontal rows.

* Stripes: Thirteen, alternating red and white.

* Colors: Red, white, and blue.

* Design: The flag was redesigned by Samuel Smith, a member of the House of Representatives.

1890

* Stars: Forty-four, arranged in six horizontal rows.

* Stripes: Thirteen, alternating red and white.

* Colors: Red, white, and blue.

* Design: The flag was redesigned by President Benjamin Harrison.

1912

* Stars: Forty-eight, arranged in six horizontal rows.

* Stripes: Thirteen, alternating red and white.

* Colors: Red, white, and blue.

* Design: The flag was redesigned by President William Howard Taft.

1959

* Stars: Fifty, arranged in six horizontal rows.

* Stripes: Thirteen, alternating red and white.

* Colors: Red, white, and blue.

* Design: The flag was redesigned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.