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The evolution of the American Revolution can be seen in these historic flags on display in Philadelphia
The Museum of the American Revolution shows how the shifting ideals of American liberty can be traced in the historic flags ...
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Reason why the American flag is sometimes backwards on military uniforms
Historically, the backward flag can be traced back to the Civil War. During the war, troop had flag bearers who would carry ...
American Flag Flown Upside Down in Tahoe National Forest Protest
Another National Forest has an American Flag hanging upside down from it following the U.S. Forest Service's decision to ...
Why are flags at half-staff? All flags around Iowa lowered mid-Monday for Pope Francis
Flags in Iowa will drop to half-staff after Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered them immediately lowered in honor of Pope Francis, who ...
Why are flags at half-staff? Connecticut joins the nation in honoring Pope Francis
Governor Ned Lamont directed United States and state flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Pope Francis on Monday.
Why are flags flying at half-staff in South Carolina?
S.C. flags will be flown at half-staff from April 21 until sunset on the day of Pope Francis' interment. McMaster ordered that flags be flown at half-staff atop the state Capitol and also requested ...
USA Football becomes formally certified as the sport’s official national governing body by USOPC
"This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our athletes, coaches and entire organization," USA ...