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

That's the meaning of the flag we celebrate on Flag Day — June 14. Since 1954, when the clause was added to the Pledge of Allegiance, we even celebrate it under God. But in our disunited United ...

On this day 71 years ago – December 22, 1942 – Congress got the United States out of what had turned into an embarrassing situation, Bob Greene writes.

On June 14, 1777, the United States first adopted the design for the flag, but there are many claims to the first observance of Flag Day.. One of the most recognized was June 14, 1889, when a ...

Every year on June 14, the United States celebrates the flag and its historical significance. Though Flag Day is not a federal holiday, people may choose to commemorate the day by flying flags ...

Every year on June 14, the United States celebrates the flag and its historical significance. Though Flag Day is not a federal holiday, people may choose to commemorate the day by flying flags ...