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

WASHINGTON — One of the capital’s newest curiosities is an American flag bearing 51 stars rather than the regulation 50. The unusual take on the Stars and Stripes went up across Lafayet… ...

Red, white, and blue flags studded with 50 stars and 13 stripes fly all over the United States of America, but that hasn't always been the case. In its 243 years of existence, "Old Glory" has had ...

The Stars and Stripes represents freedom and bravery. The flag represents equality and justice, and our ability as Americans to pursue happiness. We as Americans may have different viewpoints on what ...

A flag resolution was adopted 248 years ago, on June 14, 1777, that said, "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, ...

This is, of course, in stark contrast to the actual American flag, which features 50 stars and 13 stripes. So what does a nine star flag mean in the U.S.? The American people have some concerns.

When we think about the visuals that represent America, we might picture the Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagles, the Great Seal ...

The miniature flag labeled [D] in the bottom right corner is the First Official Flag of the Confederate States of America (also known as the Stars and Bars). The flag is red, white, and blue with a ...

America's flag through history. The American flag, characterized by 50 stars and 13 stripes, will celebrate its 65th birthday on July 4. After Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, on July 4, 1960 ...