How many stripes go completely across the American flag?

Answer 1

There are 13 stripes on the flag of the United States of America. Six white and 7 red stripes. However, from 1795 to 1818 our national flag had 15 stars and 15 stripes representing the 15 states of the USA at the time.

Answer 2

Of the thirteen stripes on the United States flag, six of these cover the entire width of the flag - the other seven are interrupted by the blue rectangle in the canton - that is, the top left hand side - of the flag.

Answer 3

The America flag has 13 stripes - in memory of the thirteen original colonies.

Answer 4

There are thirteen alternating stripes of red and white, the outer stripes being red.

Answer 5

the answer is 13

Answer 6

Thirteen stripes