MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- They are the colors of Captain America, the Minnesota Twins and every balloon animal made to celebrate the Fourth of July. They also make up the colors in the American flag. Red, ...

At the Olympic Games, the vibrant display of national flags is always a highlight. With the flags regularly appearing on scoreboards and celebrating throughout the events, it’s easy to spot their ...

In the earliest days of the United States, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail about the celebration of independence, “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, ...

What does the United States, France and Chile all have in common? Among many things, each country has a flag encompassing a red, white and blue theme. You might've wondered such a question while ...

If your patriotic spirit is especially strong this Fourth of July, you might consider naming your newborn with inspiration from the colors of the American flag — that is, of course, red, white and ...

The durability of certain colors combined with history and symbolism have a big hand in why so many countries use colors like red and not black. At the Olympic Games, the vibrant display of national ...

Paul E. Smith is president of the Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. He is a member of the American Pyrotechnics Association, the National Fireworks Association and the International Pyrotechnics ...