American Symbols & Landmarks1795-1818The flag had 15 stripes for 23 years179523 years1818Years the flag carried 15 stripesThe American flag had 15 stripes from 1795 to 1818.Stripes were added for Vermont and Kentucky. Congress then returned the design to 13 stripes for the original colonies and added a star per state instead.Save ShareCopy link ImageSourceLewis and clark s american flagNational Park ServiceKeep goingAmerican Symbols & Landmarks15/ 15Stars and stripes on the Fort McHenry flagThe flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner" had 15 stars and 15 stripes.1814Read it American Symbols & Landmarks30 x 42ftFeet, as originally madeThe original Star-Spangled Banner measured 30 feet by 42 feet.1813Read it American Symbols & Landmarks726.4ftFeet tallHoover Dam stands 726.4 feet tall.1935Read it
