* Design: The flag of the United States consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red and six white, representing the thirteen original colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. In the canton, or upper left corner, is a blue rectangle with 50 white stars, representing the fifty states.
* Colors: The colors of the flag are red, white, and blue. Red symbolizes valor, zeal, and fervency; white symbolizes purity and innocence; and blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
* History: The flag of the United States has undergone several changes since its inception. The first flag, known as the "Grand Union Flag," was adopted in 1777 and featured 13 stripes and a Union Jack in the canton. In 1795, the flag was changed to include 15 stars and 15 stripes, representing the addition of Vermont and Kentucky to the Union. In 1818, the flag was changed again to include 20 stars and 13 stripes, representing the addition of Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Maine, Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan, Florida, and Texas to the Union. The current design of the flag, with 50 stars and 13 stripes, was adopted in 1959 after the admission of Hawaii to the Union.
Flag of Mexico:
* Design: The flag of Mexico is a vertical tricolor of green, white, and red, with the national coat of arms charged on the white stripe. The green stripe symbolizes hope and victory; the white stripe represents peace and purity; and the red stripe stands for the blood of national heroes.
* Colors: The colors of the flag are green, white, and red. Green symbolizes hope, white represents peace, and red signifies the blood of national heroes.
* History: The flag of Mexico has undergone several changes since the country gained independence from Spain in 1821. The first flag, adopted in 1821, featured green, white, and red stripes, with the coat of arms of the newly independent nation in the center. In 1823, the flag was changed to include an eagle perched on a cactus, representing the legend of the founding of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. In 1916, the flag was changed again to include the current design of the coat of arms.
Pictures:
[Image of the Flag of the United States of America](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/1200px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
[Image of the Flag of Mexico](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/1200px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png)