Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777—the date the Second Continental Congress adopted the American flag. Thirteen alternating ...

The reverence for Old Glory that inspired Flag Day came decades after the lifetime of the woman often credited with sewing the first United States national flag ...

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, according ...

Flag Day was first observed in 1877, and in May 1916, President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14 Flag Day. Here's what to know about the day.

Military leaders, veterans, and civic voices gather at Mount Vernon to mark Army’s 250th and launch a campaign urging ...

Regarding the symbolism and meaning of the elements of the United States flag, the stripes represent the 13 original colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the nation.

Inspired by the sight of the American flag after battle, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Its vivid imagery captured the spirit of survival, symbolizing the nation's push for ...

Mexico’s green, white and red flag has become a defining symbol of the protests in Los Angeles. Demonstrators have waved ...