Inspired by the heavens, the US flag is an emblem of the celestial night sky.
American Flag Waving In The Night Sky Under The Milky Way Galaxy by Cavan Images
The U.S. Flag has the most STARS on it than any other nation’s flag in the world.
“The star is a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal to which [humanity] has aspired from time immemorial."
Celestial Banner
Thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation.
-1777 Flag Act
Our Banner in the Sky – Frederic Edwin Church
"The stars upon it were to the pining nations like the bright morning stars of God, and the stripes upon it were beams of morning light."
Henry Ward Beecher - "The National Flag"
Our Heaven Born Banner - William Bauly
WHEN Freedom from her mountain height Unfurled her standard to the air, She tore the azure robe of night, And set the stars of glory there.
Joseph Rodman Drake circa 1800
Galaxy Sky Thin Blue Line Flag Redesign Canvas Print - My Hero Wears Blue