Long-standing myths about the American flag still shape how people treat it today. Here are the real facts behind the most ...

An official explanation has been given after an image went viral that appeared to show the Stars and Stripes lying on the ...

Flag Day, a national holiday that honors our nation's flag, is Saturday, June 14, amid a weekend that also celebrates Father's Day and the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. Americans have recognized the ...

The U.S. Flag Code requires that flags be flown at half-staff after the death of a vice president, from the date of death ...

At a time when President Donald Trump is implementing numerous potential changes to the United States government, people became aware of nine stars on American flags on official government websites.

Section 1. Purpose. Our great American Flag is the most sacred and cherished symbol of the United States of America, and of American freedom, identity, and strength. Over nearly two-and-a-half ...

Accordingly, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at full-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and ...

As the country prepares to salute the Army's 250th year with President Donald Trump's grand military parade in downtown Washington, D.C., on June 14, the day will also celebrate America's symbol of ...

That is the first tenet of good flag design, say flag-making experts at the North American Vexillological Association. In May 2006, the Boston-based group — the largest body of flag enthusiasts on the ...

The flag of the United States has had several different nicknames over the years. “Stars and Stripes” and “Old Glory” are two of the names the flag has had since the initial flag was adopted in 1777.