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Washington D.C Flag: Meaning and History

The three stars represent the three members of the commission whom worked to create the District of Columbia in 1790: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington.

History of the flag

The flag of Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) was adopted in 1938.

It is based on the coat of arms of George Washington's family.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

White embodies purity and neutrality of the capital.
The two red stripes symbolize Maryland and Virginia, which ceded land to form the district.

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