Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

The current flag, which was selected by statewide vote in 2004, is still based on the Confederate flag’s red, white and blue “stars and bars,” but it no longer bears a St. Andrew’s–style ...

Independence Day is a quintessential American holiday and the flag is its most visible symbol, but many Americans are unaware ...

The summer season, featuring both Flag Day and Independence Day, gives every American the chance to celebrate and honor this ...

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 ...

Newnan celebrated America’s 249th birthday with a festive morning parade that brought together residents of all ages in a ...