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

The first U.S. flag, as adopted by Congress, features 13 alternating red and white stripes along with 13 stars positioned in ...

If you haven't paid careful attention to flagpoles in the state, Ohio's banner is not your typical rectangle. Here's why.

Since the early 18th century, one symbol has spelled terror for sailors the world over like no other. Although it most ...

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — A 20-year-old man’s life appeared to have begun to unravel in the months before authorities say he fatally shot two firefighters and severely wounded a ...

On June 13, 1907, the legislature approved one final version of the flag that flies today — and it’s pretty straight-forward.

Former winner of the Daily Telegraph Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition, Dom Franks is a versatile musician, teacher and composer based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Following a spell with ...

The Union Jack is one of the most recognized flags in the world. The national flag of the United Kingdom and also known as ...

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There’s Dewey down on the corner. He’s got his hand over his heart as the flag goes by. Maybe he’s thinking of a country that will allow him to start a business with a borrowed pickup and a shovel and ...

On Friday, Feb. 28, the famous Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventures in Jackson, N.J., was imploded, ending its tenure as the tallest coaster in the world.

The Elks was the first fraternal body to require formal observation of Flag Day,” Gina Tirado said Grangeville Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler at the organization’s June 11 celebration.