United States Flag

• 13 stripes- 13 original colonies, 50 stars 50 states,
• Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor. (life/blood and courage)
• White symbolizes Purity and Innocence.( clean mind and heart)
• Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice. (constantly watching, keep trying, lofty ideal-do the right thing)

Maine Flag

• Blue is the same blue that is on the American flag.
• Farmer with the scythe and a mariner with the anchor- two types of employment,
• north star- most northern state at the time of statehood 1820
• Dirigo-latin for "I direct"
• Shield in the middle with a pine tree and a moose(state animal)

Chinese Flag