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

A U.S. flag was later raised on the south lawn around 1 p.m. at a ceremony that included Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump and ...

With the 4th of July approaching the American flag will be seen on apparel everywhere, but is that against flag code?

Flags are at half-staff this weekend in seven U.S. states to honor the memory and passing of several public servants and others recently, following proclamations from federal and state officials.

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In response to the Mother Emanual AME shooting in Charleston, SC, lawmakers and protestors rallied to bring down the ...

The first, local Flag Day observances came after the Civil War and eventually a federal law designated June 14 as Flag Day in 1949, under World War I combat veteran Harry Truman. He declared in a ...

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.

The Oregon Historical Society (OHS) is displaying a unique, historic flag for a limited time in honor of the Fourth of July.

Officials in the Trump administration have also recommended that women avoid traveling alone and stay alert, especially at tourist destinations and public spaces.

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.

You might think Americans wouldn’t care much about what’s on their state flags. But studying state identities has taught me that it doesn’t take much to stir people up about the symbols that ...