The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

The stripes represent the 13 original colonies. The 50 stars represent the number of states. Flag Bead Pins - Use seed beads and safety pins to make a flag or other patriotic pin.(See #'s 13,60-66 ...

The rest only display the flag on holidays like the 4th of July, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Flag Day. When displaying it ...

America's flag through history The American flag, characterized by 50 stars and 13 stripes, will celebrate its 65th birthday on July 4.

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, ...

We illustrate how the American flag evolved and how to properly display the Stars and Stripes.

From American flag t-shirts to bunting, lights, shoes and more, these items can help you celebrate Flag Day and the Fourth of July in style.

It’s Flag Day, a day that honors the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. The original resolution declared the flag would have 13 alternating red and white stripes and a blue ...

The upside down flag traces its origins to the sea, where sailors flew them as a signal of distress to other maritime travelers. But on land, it has been used as a symbol of protest for decades.

Those with worn or dilapidated flags in Winnebago County will have a chance to retire them properly during Flag Week.

Most of the American flags on the surface of the moon are still standing to this day. Unfortunately, they're not visible, even through a telescope.

Flag Day was first observed in 1877, and in May 1916, President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14 Flag Day. Here's what to know about the day.