And the Americans take their flag very, very seriously. More from Military & Defense Tim Marshall, the author of "Worth Dying for: The Power and Politics of Flags," explains why American flags are ...

The ribbon should be affixed ... The correct placement of an American flag at a veteran’s grave is one foot in front of the headstone, in the center. Some military cemeteries already have ...

This is, of course, in stark contrast to the actual American flag, which features 50 stars and 13 stripes. So what does a nine star flag mean in the U.S.? The American people have some concerns.

After serving members of the military for the last 15 years, Operation Yellow Ribbon has announced that ... handwritten letters, (American) flags and challenge coins we have received from our ...