The design of this flag, with its 13 stripes and circle of 13 stars, represents America’s original 13 colonies. It is a powerful symbol of the American Revolution and the principles on which it was fought. But too often today, young people are taught to dismiss—or even despise—our Founding. Liberty can only survive if citizens know and defend the truth about American history. Hillsdale’s educational outreach efforts reach and teach millions of Americans of all ages—including many young people—an