Human: What is the history of the American flag? Assistant: 
The American Flag was first adopted as a national symbol in 1777. It was designed by Betsy Ross, who was a seamstress and upholsterer from Philadelphia. She made the first 13 stars for the original 13 colonies. The red stripes represent the blood spilled to defend freedom, while the white stripes stand for purity. The blue field represents the sky, the land, and the water. The stars are meant to represent God's divine guidance.