So the question is: Is it true that those two words are really the most recognized? What about âUSAâ, âAmericaâ or âEuropeâ? Is âCoca Colaâ a more commonly recognized word than âAmericaâ? I can think of some other global trademarks that may be as famous as âCoca Colaâ.
Original question: How many stripes are on the US flag? There are thirteen stripes on the USA flag: alternating red and white. These thirteen stripes represent the thirteen original US Colonies which became the first thirteen states upon ratifying... This page may be out of date.
There also exist plans for a 52, 53, 54 and even a 55-star flag should there be cause for one. Bonus Fact: The 13 colonies to declare independence from Great Britain in 1776 are represented by the 13 stripes on the current U.S. flag. Alex Crouch, Flag of the Week, Puerto Rico, USA.