Learn the official rules for displaying, folding and respectfully disposing of the American flag under the U.S. Flag Code.

The flag of the United States has had several different nicknames over the years. “Stars and Stripes” and “Old Glory” are two of the names the flag has had since the initial flag was adopted in 1777.

It’s Flag Day, a day that honors the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. The original resolution declared the flag would have 13 alternating red and white stripes and a blue field ...

If you're putting a flag up, here are a couple of things to remember: 1. Traditional guidelines call for displaying the flag in public only from sunrise to sunset. Sunset right now is around 8:30 p.m.

CHILLICOTHE— American flags can be seen flying all around the county this time of year. Whether it be during protests or celebrations where the flag can be seen on everything from napkins to shorts, ...

On June 14, we will not only be saluting the Army's 250th year with President Donald Trump's military parade in downtown Washington, D.C., we will also be celebrating America's symbol of freedom: the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The American flag, first recognized by Congress in 1777, represents the nation in all sorts of ways — in battle, in parades, at ...