Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...

With that said, keep reading for some fun and interesting American Flag facts. Folks across the nation will observe Memorial ...

Cigrand, now known as the Father of Flag Day, continued to publicly advocate the observance of June 14 as the flag's birthday, or "Flag Day," for years. Just a few years later, the efforts of ...

Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See blog for pointers on U.S. Flag Code, or learn more about the Star-Spangled Banner at the Smithsonian's ...

Get creative with these Memorial Day Crafts for kids that include fun crafts for Memorial Day Weekend. Grab your craft ...

President Joe Biden has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day. Thousands marched through the ...

Valentine’s Day has a rich (and slightly morbid) history that you may not know about. So read on to learn about the history of Valentine’s Day, how the holiday is celebrated (with some ...

A battle-scarred American flag believed to be the first planted on Omaha beach during the 1944 D-Day landings is expected to fetch more than $55,000 at auction next week, By Updated on Dec 10 ...

It’s one thing to learn history, but experiencing it can take you to a whole ... “These airplanes are really special because ...

Here's where to stream "Saving Private Ryan," "Flags of Our Fathers," "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" and more films this Veterans Day.