Learn the official rules for displaying, folding and respectfully disposing of the American flag under the U.S. Flag Code.

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, an uptick in folks flying the U.S. flag is set to unfurl from coast to coast. However, some people may be unknowingly disrespecting Old Glory if they don’t ...

It’s Flag Day, a day that honors the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. The original resolution declared the flag would have 13 alternating red and white stripes and a blue field ...

With the official observance of Memorial Day today, Flag Day on June 14 and the Fourth of July coming, it's time to brush up on the proper way to display the U.S. flag at home, especially for a lot of ...

The American flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore in September 1814 had 15 stars and 15 stripes, each representing a state in the still-fledgling United States. During a battle with the ...

WASHINGTON -- President Bush has ordered flags at all federal facilities lowered to half-staff -- the midpoint on the display pole -- until July 5, 30 days after former President Reagan's death. For ...

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 ...

Upon venturing out, it is quite evident that this is a proud and patriotic community. What I’ve come to realize is that some of those same patriotic individuals do not understand, or may be unaware of ...