The United States Postal Service (USPS ... was designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá using a photograph by Doug Haight. The U.S. flag continues to serve as a symbol of national identity, unity, ...

Each time a new state joins the United States, a new star gets added to the flag. For example, when Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, the 50th star was added to the flag the following year.

“There are over 300 flags in the Massachusetts State House Battle Flag Collection, and each one has a story to tell,” said Lt. Col. Geoffrey Love, director, historical services, Massachusetts ...