Bethesda Ruritan Club

The American Flag is a living symbol of our great nation. Its care is essential to honoring our country’s past, present, and future.

On this day 246 years ago, Congress created our national flag by commemorating Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes. There have been a total of 27 variations in flag design over the years, as colonies grew into states making the 50 states that are represented on the flag today by the white stars. Each star represents justice, perseverance and vigilance. As for the colors, the red stripes are for valor and the white stripes are for purity and innocence.

Bethesda Ruritan Club proudly stands for our flag and our great Nation!