First created in 1997 by National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation founder Ben Haith, the banner is in red, white and blue of the U.S. flag to convey that all enslaved people and their ...

The star and the red, white and blue flag of Juneteenth symbolizes freedom. Here's everything to know about the flag that will fly June 19th.

Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, and on July 4, 1960, the flag's new design was officially adopted. ... The colors red, white and blue did not have meanings when the flag was adopted in 1777.