The design of the American flag as we know it today has deep historical roots, particularly involving Betsy Ross and the symbolism of stars. Originally, a six-pointed star was favored, but Betsy Ross ...
The now common phrase dates back to a 19th century ship captain whose American flag traveled the world Al Messerschmidt/Getty The American flag got its nickname "Old Glory" from 19th-century sea ...
“But should old acquaintance be forgot, keep your eye on the grand old flag.” George M. Cohan’s famous verse reminds us that a flag can call a nation back to its core values in times of distress. But, ...
Long-standing myths about the American flag still shape how people treat it today. Here are the real facts behind the most ...
When Vietnam War veteran John Walker assisted with the American Legion's flag-retiring ceremony, his emotions grew so intense he could hardly contain them. "It brings tears to my eyes," said Walker, ...
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.
After I mounted an American flag on our front porch several years ago to mark the Fourth of July, the Stars and Stripes looked so grand that my family and I decided to keep them up for good. Seeing ...