Why is the US flag red white and blue?

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Why is the US flag those colors?

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"White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice." -From the book "Our Flag" by the US House of Representatives


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