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

Independence Day is a quintessential American holiday and the flag is its most visible symbol, but many Americans are unaware ...

Today, Flag Day, celebrates the American flag as a symbol of freedom, history and national strength. ... For me, the American flag truly symbolizes our freedom to live in the United States.

A flag resolution was adopted 248 years ago, on June 14, 1777, according to the Smithsonian, that said, "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternate red and white ...

While it is not a federal holiday, each year on the 14th of June our country celebrates Flag Day to honor the Second Continental Congress’ adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.