California was taken by war, treaty, and blood—but was it a rescue or a theft? This episode dives into Manifest Destiny, the ...

William T. Orman’s reflective article on San Rafael’s early Fourth of July celebrations appeared in the Marin IJ. Orman’s ...

July 4, 1776, the thirteen American colonies broke their political connection to the Kingdom of Great Britain by declaring ...

Where: 613 US Highway 80 E Ste A, Sunnyvale, TX 75182 The Barn Door’s bold red storefront with vintage-style lettering stands ...

Argentina’s soccer governing body has launched an investigation into antisemitic acts by All Boys fans during a second division match against Atlanta. Fans displayed a coffin in Atlanta’s ...

Welcome to the Mad Hatter Antique Mall, where Pennsylvanians from Erie to Philadelphia make pilgrimages armed with nothing but hope, cash, and empty car trunks. This isn’t the kind of place you visit ...

The Stars and Stripes represents freedom and bravery. The flag represents equality and justice, and our ability as Americans ...

The flag was created by Ben Haith ... spreading the news of freedom in the Confederate States," describes the National Museum of African American History and Culture. But the proclamation couldn't be ...

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Flag of the United States by resolution. In 1916, the date of June 14 became a nationally observed event due ...

The woman often credited with sewing the first national U.S. flag — at the request of George Washington himself, her ...

The annual observance reminds Americans that their flag represents more than cloth and thread; it embodies the principles of liberty, justice, and unity.

History of the US flag. The US flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes in total. Hawaii became the 50th state of the US in 1959, while its new design was officially adopted on July 4, 1960.