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Why does the american flag only have 13 stripes

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To represent the 13 colonies
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the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, and became the first states in the U.S. Nicknames for the flag include the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, and the Star. Hope this helps you

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