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

As the United States prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial, patriotism among American citizens is at its lowest point on record.

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 ...

Americans have traditionally been quite good about keeping our sense of what's "national" distinct from the state. Until recently, the people who represent us in Washington were far removed from the ...

There is a 20 star flag at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. Mississippi was the 20th state of the United States of ...