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")

Source:	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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