The flag was adopted on Jan. 25, 1950. Often called “The Stars and Stripes” or “Old Glory,” the American flag features 13 stripes representing the original 13 colonies: Connecticut ...

As the new country developed it became evident that a flag should be created as a symbolic representation of it. The ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

In 1957 when the leaders of the former British colony of the Gold Coast sought an appropriate name for their newly independent state, the first black African nation to gain its independence from ...

It was a weekend for honoring the flag and remembering U.S. veterans. Concord Township held its 20 th annual Veterans’ Day ...

A large majority voted for the CPP and their plan for independence. And on the 6th of March 1957, the Gold Coast became the independent country of Ghana. The new flag was designed by Theodosia ...

ATLANTA — On Wednesday, many in Georgia wondered why they saw flags flown at half-staff. This is what we found. Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Oct. 21 to lower flags to half-staff ...

The United States does not have a state religion and does not force religion of any kind onto the people living here.

Wooden garden furniture can be ruined in the cold temperatures if not stored correctly or, at the very least, covered overCredit: Alamy According to gardening pros, there are numerous red flags to ...

Postpone outdoor burning under these conditions Use extreme caution when disposing of smoking materials Be prepared for isolated power outages during very strong wind gusts Make sure outdoor items ...