The American flag. The stars represent the 50 US states, and the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from Great Britain.

The Australian flag features the Union Jack and the stars of the Southern Cross

Canada's flag features the maple leaf. It first came into use in 1965.

The flag of Cuba

A patriotic donkey dressed up for the 4th of July.

An American eagle dressed up for the 4th of July.

A patriotic elephant dressed up for the 4th of July.

American flag with "Happy 4th of July" message.

The flag of India

The Jolly Roger, or skull and crossbones, is the flag of pirates.

Happy Memorial Day, with flag in background.

The New Zealand flag features the Union Jack and the stars of the Southern Cross

A boy puts the finishing touches on his sand-castle.

Soldier playing the bugle at a Memorial Day ceremony

The flag of South Africa

The flag of South Korea

Uncle Sam - Happy 4th of July.

The flag of the United Kingdom is sometimes called the Union Jack