The massive American flag on NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building is a patriotic icon, but its 1976 bicentennial origin story ...

Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first American flag in 1776 from her home in Philadelphia, while the colonies were still under British rule.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we look at the history and meaning behind the U.S. flag.

The White House hasn't always featured an American flag. It wasn't until 1970 that it became a daily fixture when President ...

Bob Heft claimed he designed the current 50-star U.S. flag as a high school project and sent it to President Eisenhower for ...

Mike Mrozinski says the stars and stripes represent freedom and sacrifice — shaped by generations of family military service.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events! Amy Kehs “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness” On View Through 2026 Throughout the Museum The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History ...