The U.S. Flag Code requires that flags be flown at half-staff after the death of a vice president, from the date of death until their interment. After the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney on ...

Happy Flag Day! Here's to the biggest holiday that you didn't know you were supposed to celebrate. It's true that mail delivery might not stop for Flag Day and you definitely won't be receiving a day ...

Lots of people have the stars and stripes on display outside their homes to show their patriotism. It's a common sight in front yards across the country, whether hanging from a tall garden flagpole or ...

President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation establishing June 14 as Flag Day in May 1916 to honor June 14, 1777, when the national flag was adopted by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

The U.S. Flag Code from 1923 sets guidelines on how the American flag should and should not be used. From beach towels to baseball caps, American flag designs appear everywhere during the Fourth of ...

On this day 246 years ago, Congress created our national flag by commemorating Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes. There have been a total of 27 variations in flag design over the years, as ...

Florida law permits homeowners to display the “thin blue line” flag, even if some residents find it offensive. The Federal Flag Code, while technically superseding Florida law, is advisory and cannot ...

We write this letter as a message for teachers. It is no small perk for educators, more uplifting than an apple set on your desk, to receive those “aha” moments some students eventually have.

Flags continue to fly at half-staff in Florida and across the United States for former Vice President Dick Cheney.