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National Colors:
Red, White and Blue
The official national colors of the United States are seen on the American flag - red, white, and blue. Although the colors did not have a specified meaning at the time the American flag was adopted, they did for the Great Seal of the United States in 1782:
Red is a symbol of valor and bravery
White symbolizes purity and innocence
Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice
"The Spirit of '76" painting displays American red, white, and blue flag
- public domain image1 on Wikipedia (originally titled "Yankee Doodle")
Our national flower - the rose - photo by Peggy Greb, courtesy
USDA Agricultural Research Service Image Gallery: Plants
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The Flag - Ben's Guide to U.S. History
USA Illustration by Erin
1 Spirit of '76 image is in the public domain in the United States (this applies to U.S. works where the copyright has expired, often because first publication occurred prior to January 1, 1923).
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