Like other national symbols — the American flag, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty — the national anthem conveys meaning about the nation’s history, myths and ideals. These meanings ...

The Africa lion, for example, is the national animal symbols of Morocco, Togo, Gambia, and Sierra Leone, although the lion already went extinct within the borders of these countries.

“It (the idea for the design) just came through me.” Designing the flag and its symbols was a deliberate process, Haith said. Here’s what each element of the flag represents. The star ...

Discover the powerful national symbols of the USA, including the Stars and Stripes, the Bald Eagle, 'In God We Trust,' and more. Explore their historical significance and what they represent for ...

In the current issue of National Review, I have a piece called “Symbols and Their Limits: A caution against the yellow-ribbon culture.” I would like to blow that piece out today — meaning, I ...

Washington National Cathedral leaders have voted to remove stained glass windows memorializing Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson ...

National symbols pervade most contemporary societies, and public policies encourage the displays of these symbols, yet little research has considered the psychological and social effects of exposure ...

I, for one, believe that our flag, pledge of allegiance and national anthem deserve honor and respect for the ideals they represent: equality, justice, liberty. It is true that citizens of our coun… ...