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From the time the Continental Congress gave the stars and stripes its stamp of approval in 1777 amid the American Revolution, the flag of the United States of America has been an emblematic symbol ...
Americans are concerned about what a nine star flag means in place of the standard 50 stars and 13 stripes on the American flag.
The wording is plain enough: that “Starting immediately, only the United States of America flag is authorized to be flown or displayed at US facilities, both domestic and abroad, and featured in ...
Why 50 stars and 13 stripes on U.S. flag? Between 1777 and 1960, the United States Congress passed several laws that changed the shape, design, and arrangement of the flag.
Flags across the United States and at U.S. facilities worldwide will be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis.
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.
Its images include a barley stalk for the brewing industry, a gear representing industry, a ship and, bizarrely, a wartime-service flag—a flag within a flag. Maine’s seal is also far too fussy.
Every year on June 14, the United States celebrates the flag and its historical significance. Though Flag Day is not a federal holiday, people may choose to commemorate the day by flying flags ...
"The flag of the United States of America united all Americans under the universal principles of justice, liberty, and democracy.
From the time the Continental Congress gave the stars and stripes its stamp of approval in 1777 amid the American Revolution, the flag of the United States of America has been an emblematic symbol ...