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

It’s time to remind Americans that the flag belongs not to those trying to dismantle our democracy, but to those determined ...

When we think about the visuals that represent America, we might picture the Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagles, the Great Seal ...

American flag designs appear everywhere during the Fourth of July. Many uses, though, go against what federal guidelines consider respectful.

America's flag throughout history. The 50 stars and 13 stripes that make up the U.S. flag will celebrate its 65 birthday on July 4. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, and on July 4, 1960, the ...

It is now on display at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in NYC. — -- In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, an iconic image of first responders raising an American flag over the ...

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. ... America's flag through history.

U.S. Marines raise a large American flag to replace a smaller flag first raised at the summit of Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945. U.S. Marine Corps/National Archives.

More than 100 years after the Continental Congress approved the flag, Flag Day was first observed in 1877. President Harry Truman established Flag Day as a national holiday in 1949.