In the aftermath of two tragic wars perpetrated and rationalized on the socially constructed notion of “race” and racial ...

If you haven't paid careful attention to flagpoles in the state, Ohio's banner is not your typical rectangle. Here's why.

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

The Civil War ended in 1865, but for Minnesota and the one-time rebel state of Virginia, the battle continues over a prized ...

The 4th of July is a holiday that means national celebration. But what that looks like has changed through the decades. From ...

The US flag, the Liberty Bell, and the bald eagle are more than patriotic icons; they embody the history, ideals, and ongoing ...

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

The Rev. Diane Badger, the administrator of the American Baptist Church of Massachusetts who oversees the archive, teamed up ...

A controversial flag which some say cost them their jobs is ready to go on display at a Springfield museum. Here's what you ...

Before the war, most people received health care at home. After the war, hospitals adapted from the battlefront model cropped up all over the country. The ambulance and nurses' corps became fixtures, ...

To celebrate the Fourth of July here are 13 —signifying the original 13 states — movies that celebrate what it means to be ...

As I have pledged allegiance to our nation’s flag at various events, I have often wondered why we call our flag “Old Glory.” ...