The United States is a vast and complex nation, rich in history, culture, and quirks. Yet, even lifelong citizens are often ...

As he knelt on the grass viewing combat boots placed there as symbols for fallen service members, Chief Warrant Officer 2 ...

You will never forget a visit to Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C. As far as the eye can see, thousands upon thousands of graves silently shout the high cost of freedom. The words of ...

John Monsky is a collector of stories. They live within the stars and stripes of American flags — or, at the very least, what ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, has vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace ...

Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, greeting the tens of thousands of people who joined presidents, patriarchs and princes for the ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is beginning his ministry with a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, blending ...

Syttende Mai celebrations in the United States allowed early immigrants to stay connected to Norway — today, the communities remain close, and tech bridges loved ones abroad.

So when should the flag be flown at half-staff and when should it be flown at full-staff? Well, the answer is not always clear cut! That's why this article dives into the rules on ...

Museum of the American Revolution During the American Revolution—and before the United States standardized ... However, the flags also served as symbols of liberty and unity against Britain.

An early version of the Flag of the United States of America features 13 stars in a five-pointed star ... The earliest flags of rebellion include British colors and symbols. In 1775, rebelling ...

"Starting immediately, only the United States of America flag is authorized to be flown or displayed at U.S. facilities, both domestic and abroad, and featured in U.S. government content," the ...