The flag of The United States of America , often referred to as the American flag , is the national flag of the United States of America . Nicknames for the flag include : The Stars and Stripes , Old Glory , and The Star-Spangled Banner . During the uprising against the British , George Washington requested Betsy Ross to sew a flag so that it could motivate his troops morale . In June 14 , 1777 , it became the first flag of United States of America .
The flag of USA has two parts . First one is a small part at the top left corner on a blue background . The prior flag consisted 13 five-pointed stars arranged in a circle symbolized the original thirteen colonies at that time . But now, it has 50 stars and they