June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress issued a resolution making the Stars and Stripes the nation's flag. Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See ...

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 red stripes represent the blood shed for independence and the struggles of the Lao people, while the blue stripe symbolizes wealth and prosperity. 3. Nepal The flag of Nepal is unique for its ...

The beauty that an American flag exudes is simply unmatched. There's nothing quite like the vibrancy of that red, white ...