Stars, stripes, freedom, religious views. What can an American be described as? The American flag is a symbol for America because it represents The United States of America, the thirteen stripes represent the thirteen colonies. Also, the fifty stars on the flag are to represent the fifty states. American citizens use the flag while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The flag also is in honor when the Star Spangled Banner is being played at? On the Fourth of July. I believe that the American flag most represents what it is to be an American. I personally honor the American flag in a various ways. One example is, on holidays like the Fourth of July I feel the flag represents myself as an American citizen or represents America overall. Whether
