The Evolution Of U.S. Flags (In 80 Seconds)

Watch the evolution of U.S. flags in just 80 seconds. See how the flags that represented the United States have changed from 1767 to 1960.
Sons of Liberty - 1767
Forster - 1775
Continental Colors - 1775
Gadsden - 1775
Betsy Ross - 1776
Francis Hopkinson - 1777
Cowpens - 1781
French Alliance - 1781
Indian Peace - 1803
Star-Spangled Banner - 1813
20-Star - 1818
Great Star (20) - 1818
Old Glory - 1822
Great Star (26) - 1837
Great Flower - 1861
Concentric Circle - 1877
48-Star - 1912
49-Star - 1959
50-Star - 1960
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[@rayyanaydin6026]

1818: 20- star

[@potatomatop9326]

First US flag looks like a fast food chain or a barber shop

[@thetoptige8014]

Since a lot of people are wondering why they have never seen many of the star arrangements, it’s because there wasn’t an official arrangement until 1912. So before that, people could organize the stars however they wanted just as long as there were the correct amount of stars

[@kitamaru6175]

I'm not an American, but I sure do vibe on the anthem

[@Chrischi4598]

I Fell sorry for the guys who bought a flag in 1959

[@totally.normal]

US: Hey, dad UK: Yes? US:

[@urdad3702]

Everyone gangsta till America has 69 stars

[@unitedstatesofamerica1742]

Notice how the blue and red in the modern official flag looks a little faded. And the blue looks slightly purple

[@dodovomitory3496]

never knew some of these flags even existed

[@mikid6739]

Im just 3 years,there were 7 flags

[@dmitrishostakovich7561]

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[@notredeym]

Other nations: sees Gadsden flag

[@tinygremlinman867]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how smooth all of the transitions are?

[@connorr_7545]

the star arranges remind me of the US flag from the Fallout lore

[@ComteDeProvence]

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[@savage_aly8752]

Never Imagined To See The US Flag with the UK Flag, After All, The USA Was a British Colony

[@maryr.2321]

Don't tread on the snek boi.

[@earthc]

0:49

[@spongememefunnypants9101]

50 percent of comments:

[@eggroll6764]

0:24