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.

Memorial Day, a national day of remembrance, is a time to honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died in service to their country. It's a solemn day of reflection and gratitude. One of the ...

I routinely bicycle the 44 miles around Chautauqua Lake. One such ride was on Sunday, September 11, Patriots Day. I was shocked that – of the literally hundreds on U.S. flags on display at homes, on ...

national symbol of unity: The American Flag. In a very short time, flags appeared on every type of business, private home, public space, and this was good. We were a “nation united” once again. In the ...

With Independence Day coming up, people are decorating with flags and other articles of red, white and blue. It’s important to display and handle the U.S. flag properly. When being displayed, the flag ...