The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

Find out the interesting history behind all 50 of the U.S. state flags The U.S. state flags, explained The American flag, the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory—whatever you want to call it, there’s ...

America's flag throughout history. The 50 stars and 13 stripes that make up the U.S. flag will celebrate its 65 birthday on July 4. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, and on July 4, 1960, the ...

America's flag through history. The American flag, characterized by 50 stars and 13 stripes, will celebrate its 65th birthday on July 4. After Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, ...

This weekend celebrates not only the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Army with a military parade in Washington, D.C., but also the adoption of the American flag. Here's what to know about ...

America's flag throughout history The 50 stars and 13 stripes that make up the U.S. flag will celebrate its 65 birthday on July 4. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, and on July 4, 1960, the ...

NEED TO KNOW. The American flag got its nickname "Old Glory" from 19th-century sea captain William Driver. After his sailing career ended, Driver flew a massive U.S. flag over his family's store ...