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George Washingtons Grandad lived in Thrapston ands his family coat of arms contained something similar to the stars and stripes so when they looked for inspiration for the American national flag that's where it came from
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What are stars and strips?
The American flag is referred to as "the stars and stripes". Fifty stars and thirteen stripes.
What do the stars and stripes on your flag symbolize?
the stars represent the 50 states of America and the stripes represent the colonies of America
What do the stars and stripes on us flag represent?
The fifty stars stands for the fifty states in the U.S.A. The stripes on the flag stands for the 13 original colonies
How many stars and stripes on the U S A flag?
13 stripes symbolizes the 13 original colonies and there are 50 stars because there are 50 states in the USA
How many stars were on the American flag in 1880?
38 stars and 13 stripes from July 4,1877-July 3,1890
What Are The Stripes and Stars?
The nickname of the flag of the United States of America is "Stars and Stripes". "Stripes and Stars" is incorrect.
How many stars and stripes on the 76 flag?
13 stars and stripes
What is Thrapston's population?
According to the latest data available, Thrapston's population is estimated to be around 5,000 people.
What are stars and strips?
The American flag is referred to as "the stars and stripes". Fifty stars and thirteen stripes.
Why do you have stars and stripes on the flag?
stars=50 states and stripes=13 colonies
How can you spot a fake citizen stars and stripes watch?
it will say' STRIPES and STARS"
How many stars and stripes does the US flag has?
There are 50 stars and 13 stripes on the U.S. flag. The 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the original 13 colonies, and the are 50 white stars on a blue background represent the 50 modern states.
When was Thrapston Town F.C. created?
Thrapston Town F.C. was created in 1960.
What does stars and stripes refer too?
the stars and stripes refer to the flag, smart one!
What is the ratio of stars to stripes on the flag?
50 stars, 13 stripes (50:13).
Does the American flag have 12 stripes and 50 stars?
It actually has 13 stripes with 50 stars.
How many strips are on the a flag?
I think you mean stripes. There are 13 stripes on the flag and 50 stars.
