First National Flag

The first national flag had thirteen stars and thirteen bars. The bars symbolize union - oneness, and the constellation of thirteen stars symbolizes thirteen independent states or metaphysically 13 areas of awareness to be recognized. They are Virginia, Love.....Massachusetts, freedom.....New Hampshire, beauty .....New Jersey, industrious.....New York, growth.....Maryland, abundance.....Rhode Island, freedom.....Connecticut, fundamental order.....Delaware, peace.....North Carolina, strength....South Carolina, positive awareness.....Pennsylvania, from the word commonwealth - well being.....and Georgia, independence...

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