From 13 to 50: The evolving flag that represents the unity of the American states

It all began in 1777, when the Continental Congress passed a resolution declaring the flag of the United States would have 13 ...

Flags fly at half-staff on 5 days every year, and on these occasions

There are five designated days when the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff throughout the United States. The president and ...
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Why Do We Call American Flags 'Old Glory'? The Full Story Behind the Patriotic Nickname

The now common phrase dates back to a 19th century ship captain whose American flag traveled the world Al Messerschmidt/Getty The American flag got its nickname "Old Glory" from 19th-century sea ...
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This Day in History: September 3, 1777, US flag flies in battle for the first time

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On September 3, 1777, the United States flag waved in battle for the first time. Patriot General William Maxwell raised the Betsy Ross flag at Cooch’s Bridge in Maryland. The ...
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White House Responds to Photo of US Flag on the Ground

The White House has responded to a photo appearing to show the American flag on the ground after it prompted widespread scrutiny. White House spokesman Davis Ingle said: “The beautiful American flag ...