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What do the thirteen horizontal stripes in the US flag represent ?

  1. States

  2. Colonies

  3. President

  4. Political parties
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Explanation

The thirteen horizontal stripes on the US flag represent the original thirteen British colonies that joined to form the United States. The alternating red and white stripes symbolize these colonies, while the stars represent the current states. The stripes do not represent current states, presidents, or political parties.

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