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.

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

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 ...

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary of independence, Americans will encounter a familiar sight this summer: flags flying above town squares, front porches, ball fields and government ...

When Olympic athletes win, they are often draped in their home country’s flag. Symbols such as flags help unite the masses, reminding individuals of a bigger purpose. The flag of the United States of ...