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Why There Are 50 Stars on the United States Flag and What Each One Represents
Ever wondered how many stars are on the US flag and why that specific number was chosen? Here is a detailed overview that ...
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See the Colorful Flags That the Patriots Unfurled as They Fought in the American Revolution
At the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, a new exhibition has gathered together 17 historic flags that ...
Why are flags at half-staff? Oklahoma, US lowering flags for two reasons this week
After Gov. Kevin Stitt made his order, President Donald Trump also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for a separate ...
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What Does the Nine Star American Flag Mean on United States Government Websites?
At a time when President Donald Trump is implementing numerous potential changes to the United States government ... to the actual American flag, which features 50 stars and 13 stripes.
Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered
President Donald Trump has not yet ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the dignitary, who was a vocal critic of the Republican leader. However, the pope met with Vice President J.D.