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With the Fourth of July fast approaching, an uptick in folks flying the U.S. flag is set to unfurl from coast to coast. However, some people may be unknowingly disrespecting Old Glory if they don’t ...

The flag comes with rules about how to display, fold and even dispose of it. There’s a specific way to fold the flag. It requires two people. When a flag is worn out, the way to dispose of it is to ...

With the official observance of Memorial Day today, Flag Day on June 14 and the Fourth of July coming, it's time to brush up on the proper way to display the U.S. flag at home, especially for a lot of ...

It’s Flag Day, a day that honors the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. The original resolution declared the flag would have 13 alternating red and white stripes and a blue field ...

As the symbol of freedom for the United States, the American flag is meant to be treated with respect, according to the federal government. The United States Flag Code outlines how American flags ...

Memorial Day, a national day of remembrance, is a time to honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died in service to their country. It's a solemn day of reflection and gratitude. One of the ...

WASHINGTON -- President Bush has ordered flags at all federal facilities lowered to half-staff -- the midpoint on the display pole -- until July 5, 30 days after former President Reagan's death. For ...

Take a late-night (or very early morning) ride around Springdale. Not many cars, but plenty of neon-bright signs. Unfortunately, some important places remain dark. Flagpoles. Flagpoles flying the flag ...

The American flag, first recognized by Congress in 1777, represents the nation in all sorts of ways — in battle, in parades, at ballgames, at the Olympics and even on caskets — and has evolved over ...