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| | Ben Nelson, U.S. Senator from Nebraska: Flag History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) |
 | | "Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation." Since this act was put into place. |
 | | Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and stripes to be added to reflect the admission of each new state. |
 | | The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice. |
| bennelson.senate.gov /services/flags/history.cfm (209 words) |
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