When you think of the USA, one of the first things that comes to mind is probably the American Flag. It's the symbol of this ...

In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

As the new country developed it became evident that a flag should be created as a symbolic representation of it. The ...

Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See blog for pointers on U.S. Flag Code, or learn more about the Star-Spangled Banner at the Smithsonian's ...

"The Juneteenth flags represent the history and freedom [of] the American slaves and their descendants. The design of the Juneteenth flag depicts a bursting new star on the horizon. The star ...

Founded on November 21, 1789, North Carolina was one of the US's thirteen original colonies. Its rich history at the beginning of American history makes it a core part of our nation, and it's ...

Marin resident Zeny Cieslikowski began his long-time interest in photographing the American flag while spending three months in Vermont in the early 1970s.