The Stars and Stripes represents freedom and bravery. The flag represents equality and justice, and our ability as Americans ...

As my plane taxied to the gate after a recent flight to Chicago, I noticed something really odd: The American flag on a ...

A growing number of Sonoma County residents are flying Old Glory as one does in the military to signal distress.

America's flag throughout history. The 50 stars and 13 stripes that make up the U.S. flag will celebrate its 65 birthday on July 4. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, and on July 4, 1960, the ...

Every once in a while someone will call the library with a specific question, "Why are the flags flying at half-staff?" Flying the U.S. flag at half-staff shows respect for ...

Flag Day meaning in US: History of the American flag On this day 246 years ago, Congress created our national flag by commemorating Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes.

A flag resolution was adopted 248 years ago, on June 14, 1777, that said, "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars ...

The collection of flags at the Southampton Arts Center was curated by John Monsky, of the East End. The exhibit, "Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years," runs through July 19.

WASHINGTON — One of the capital’s newest curiosities is an American flag bearing 51 stars rather than the regulation 50. The unusual take on the Stars and Stripes went up across Lafayet… ...

The design of the American flag as we know it today has deep historical roots, particularly involving Betsy Ross and the symbolism of stars. Originally, a six-pointed star was favored, but Betsy ...

Last week, an 18-foot-by-30-foot American flag with a green star printed beneath the white ones replaced a banner that read, “Welcome back, Mr. President!” outside the National Grange building on H ...