In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” Woodrow ...

The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...

The practice of carrying the nations’ flags first began at the Games of the IV Olympiad in 1908 in London. The United States flagbearer at the 1908 ... Phelps is the most decorated athlete in Olympic ...

The tribute states that his service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. In his memory, the flags of the United States and the State of Florida will be flown at half-staff in Charlotte County ...

The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this ...

Meanwhile, in the United States and Canada ... About a decade ago, a student asked Zola about the history of flags in American synagogues. So Zola, the executive director of the Jacob Rader ...

President Joe Biden issued a proclamation on Friday, saying he was "urging all Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half ...