On Saturday, June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Continental Army, signifying the birth of the U.S. Army. This would mark America’s first national institution ...

The first, local Flag Day observances came after the Civil War and eventually a federal law designated June 14 as Flag Day in ...

The flag was officially adopted on June 14, 1777. A bunch of farmers and firebrands decided they needed a symbol for the ...

Short for “June Nineteenth,” the holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed, on June 19, 1865, ...

The history of Buffalo Soldiers — all-Black military regiments — in Utah is rich but often buried. A new driving trail, ...

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...

Three Perryville Girl Scouts earned the Silver Award for their project teaching flag etiquette, history and respect, ...

Memorial Day events in the greater Milwaukee area include parades, ceremonies, live music and charity run/walks.

Like the Gospel, the American flag represents shared values that endure through time ... continue to acknowledge the painful truths of its history, which have caused deep suffering for African ...

Hugh Cameron is Newsweek U.S. news reporter based in London, U.K. with a focus on covering American economic ... the Black Lives Matter flag to "commemorate Black History Month" as well as the ...

Ranker (Video) The Many Designs of the American flag through history Posted: December 3, 2024 | Last updated: March 5, 2025 The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the United ...