Independence Day is a quintessential American holiday and the flag is its most visible symbol, but many Americans are unaware ...

In Ohio, the state flag can be flown every day from sunrise to sunset and is to be smaller and positioned lower than the American Flag when on the same pole. The state flag can be washed and when ...

A flag resolution was adopted 248 years ago, on June 14, 1777, that said, "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, ...

The American flag should always be treated with respect — never allowed to touch the ground, flown only from sunrise to sunset (unless properly illuminated at night), ...

Citizens may fly the flag at any time but preferably from sunrise to sunset − except for special occasions or when well lighted. When a flag becomes unfit to fly, it should be destroyed with ...

America's flag throughout history. The 50 stars and 13 stripes that make up the U.S. flag will celebrate its 65 birthday on July 4. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, and on July 4, 1960, the ...

An American flag at Portland Head Light catches the light at sunrise, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. (AP ...

If you're out and about on Friday, you might notice flags at half-staff around the Bluegrass State. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear gave an order Thursday for flags at all state buildings to be lowered in ...