Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...
The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...
A battle-scarred American flag believed to be the first planted on Omaha beach during the 1944 D-Day landings is expected to fetch more than $55,000 at auction next week, Updated on Dec 10 ...
Embracing the flag does not mean papering over stains in our history or actions by our government ... At its best, the American flag embodies our national identity which, over 240 years, has ...
In Menifee, California, 66-year-old Napoleon Fuller raises the American flag outside his home most mornings. For him, it's a cherished tradition. "It's such a privilege, and I'm honored to be a ...
Founded on November 21, 1789, North Carolina was one of the US's thirteen original colonies. Its rich history at the beginning of American history makes it a core part of our nation, and it's ...
American flags were not visible at a rally supporting U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, held on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, on Oct. 28, 2024. Rating: A rumor ...