In use: 1938 – present
Washington, D.C.
United States
History
Washington D.C.'s flag was adopted in 1938. It is based on the heraldic shield from George Washington's family coat of arms. It is sometimes called the 'Stars and Bars' though that name more commonly refers to the first Confederate flag.
Colors
Red, White
The colours are drawn directly from the coat of arms of George Washington's family.
Symbols
Three red stars above two red horizontal bars on white
The design is based on the Washington family coat of arms — a direct heraldic connection to the city's namesake.
