The centuries-old Turkish tradition of Yağlı Direk, or 'greased pole', was revived on July 5 in Ordu, Turkey. The event ...

It’s Flag Day, a day that honors the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.The original resolution declared the flag would have 13 alternating red and white stripes and a blue ...

Except in situations when there is imminent danger to life or property, the American flag should not be flown with the union down, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Celebrating the Stars and Stripes: Honoring the American Flag on Flag Day today, June 14, we commemorate the adoption of the United States flag, a symbol of freedom, unity, and patriotism that has ...

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 ...

Understanding The Symbolism of the American Flag. The symbolism that is found on our county’s flag is full of meaning. The 13 stripes represent our original colonies, the 50 stars represent each ...