Beyond barbecues, fireworks and parades, Fourth of July decorations are a meaningful way to honor our nation’s birthday.

Today we’re making an American flag with a twist—using the ancient Japanese technique of shou sugi ban to burn and preserve the wood. Follow along as we create a bold, rustic flag full of ...

Answer: Whether or not you are in an HOA, a federal law allows the American flag to be flown upside down as a “signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property” (e.g ...

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.

The American Flag Grade Level: Elementary (PreK-5) Estimated Time: Varied Lesson Overview: Teach your students about the American Flag, including its history, what the symbols represent, and the ...

The American flag goes by many names — Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Banner, the Stars and Stripes — but no matter what you call it, it represents the core ideals of the U.S. Constitution and ...

WASHINGTON — One of the capital’s newest curiosities is an American flag bearing 51 stars rather than the regulation 50. The unusual take on the Stars and Stripes went up across Lafayet… ...

On Memorial Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until noon in honor of those U.S. military members who died in service. At noon, the flag is raised to full-staff as a "symbol of ...

That's because the flag on an American servicemember's uniform is backward. That is to say, the canton (the top left corner), which houses the blue field of 50 white stars, is in the upper right.

Camping World in Stockton, Calif., is again flying its massive American flag, four months after San Joaquin County officials ordered it to be removed due to safety concerns and a lack of a permit.