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

July 4, 1776, the thirteen American colonies broke their political connection to the Kingdom of Great Britain by declaring ...

Why Are There 50 Stars on the Flag of the United States? The history behind the stars is quite unique. Each time a new state joins the United States, a new star gets added to the flag.

Flag Day’s national debut came in 1916, almost two centuries—and more than 20 designs—after the flag’s adoption in the United States. On June 14 of that year, President Woodrow Wilson ...

FILE - Flags across the United States and at U.S. facilities worldwide will be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, following a proclamation issued by President ...

I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all ...

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the American flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Independency Day/The 4th of July.

Flags of the United States and the state of Ohio will be flown at half-staff in honor of Memorial Day. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Friday, Ohio Governor Mike ...