The Union flag, generally known as the Stars and Stripes, symbolized team spirit and patriotism

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The Union flag, generally known as the Stars and Stripes, symbolized team spirit and patriotism, that includes thirteen stripes and a subject of blue with stars that represented each and every kingdom inside the union.