###Description
The District of Columbia state flag is white, with three red stars above two red horizontal bars. Each star is equal in size, and the bars are equal to one another. Some say that the design of the stars and stripes on this flag inspired the United States national flag.
###Meaning
The D.C. State flag is based on the design of the coat of arms of the Washington family. George Washington's family had a coat of arms which was white, with three red stars above two horizontal bars. This coat of arms was used to identify the Washington family in the twelfth century. At that time, one of George Washington's ancestors took possession of Washington Old Hall, then located in County Durham in Northeast England. The stars are truly known
The District of Columbia state flag is white, with three red stars above two red horizontal bars. Each star is equal in size, and the bars are equal to one another. Some say that the design of the stars and stripes on this flag inspired the United States national flag.
###Meaning
The D.C. State flag is based on the design of the coat of arms of the Washington family. George Washington's family had a coat of arms which was white, with three red stars above two horizontal bars. This coat of arms was used to identify the Washington family in the twelfth century. At that time, one of George Washington's ancestors took possession of Washington Old Hall, then located in County Durham in Northeast England. The stars are truly known