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

It is widely believed, but not confirmed, that Betsy Ross sewed the first American Flag. The flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes to represent the 13 original colonies. The flag is nicknamed "Old Glory".

If you're looking to jazz up your latest text with an American flag emoji, you're likely to face a dilemma: two apparently identical choices. What's the reason?

The Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution on June 14, 1777, that stated: “That the flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of ...