The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

June 14 will be chock-full of patriotic celebrations, not only because it is the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump 's 79th birthday, but also due to Saturday being Flag Day ...

The American flag, characterized by 50 stars and 13 stripes, will celebrate its 65th birthday on July 4. After Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, on July 4, 1960, the flag's new design was ...

The collection of flags at the Southampton Arts Center was curated by John Monsky, of the East End. The exhibit, "Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years," runs through July 19.