Sometimes handling and displaying the United States (U.S.) flag is not properly done. The following information may be of help. According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in ...

For centuries, the American flag has flown on flagpoles, buildings, homes and more across the United States. However, an official code and etiquette for displaying and maintaining the flag is much ...

The following guidelines have been sourced from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The flag should be flown at half-staff According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the U.S. flag should ...

This time of year, I enjoy speaking about flag etiquette. With Flag Day and the Fourth of July approaching, many people will be flying the American Flag. The 50 star Flag became the ìOfficial Flag of ...

Today, June 14, is Flag Day. While not a federal holiday, it’s a time set aside to honor the Stars and Stripes and the role the flag plays in American history. The day of the holiday – June 14th – is ...

I agree with Inga Mae Urke's letter, "Don't tolerate illegal aliens" (Public Forum, Nov. 2) and I am just as proud of my Norwegian grandparents and their dedication and patriotism to America. But her ...

Flag Day is this Friday, but why is it celebrated on June 14? Since 1777, the American flag has represented freedom and unity for Americans and millions of others. Flag Day allows us to celebrate not ...

The United States flag was first imagined after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Continental Congress authorized creation of the first national flag on June 14, 1777. It was ...

Today, June 14, is Flag Day. While not a federal holiday, it’s a time set aside to honor the Stars and Stripes and the role the flag plays in American history. The day of the holiday – June 14th – is ...