The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

The Civil War ended in 1865, but for Minnesota and the one-time rebel state of Virginia, the battle continues over a prized ...

A rare 13-star American flag thought to be used during the Revolutionary War was recently on display at the National ...

In 1852, nearly a century after the Declaration of Independence was signed, Frederick Douglass famously asked, “What to the ...

The 4th of July is a holiday that means national celebration. But what that looks like has changed through the decades. From ...

General George Washington rode into Cambridge, Massachusetts, to lead an army of 16,000. These men, Washington announced, ...

The US flag, the Liberty Bell, and the bald eagle are more than patriotic icons; they embody the history, ideals, and ongoing ...

American flags are made from start to finish at Allied Materials, a factory in Missouri. The process includes cutting dyed ...

As we celebrate Fourth of July, Americans - especially Black Americans - have a complex relationship with the flag and our ...

The Texas Historical Commission took over the site two years ago, so even if you’ve been to the house before they invite you ...

And a large majority of Americans say the U.S. flag doesn't have to be displayed solo to signify patriotism — three-quarters ...

On a sunny but crisp afternoon this spring, more visitors than you might think trekked on a weekday to Ball’s Bluff ...