Why is the american flag red,white,and blue?

Question: Why is the american flag red,white,and blue!?
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The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think the choice of colours were also meant to reflect the French Revolution's ideals!. (Liberty, equality, fraternity)Www@QuestionHome@Com

It was originally fashioned after the Union Jack which is the flag of Great Britain!.Www@QuestionHome@Com