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How many white stripes were on the American Flag when the Star

Spangled Banner was written?
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Answer: 6

Explanation: The first Flag Act, adopted on June 14, 1777, created the original United States flag of thirteen stars and six stripes. The Star-Spangled Banner has fifteen stars and fifteen stripes as provided for in the second Flag Act approved by Congress on January 13, 1794.

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