The flag was adopted on Oct. 1, 1960. Malaysia The 14 red-and-white stripes as well as the 14 arms in the star represent the 13 member states and the federal district of Kuala Lumpur ...

Just make sure you brush up on how to properly display the American flag. (And while you're here, read up on your 4th of July trivia, too!) There are 13 stripes on most American flags you'll see ...