In 1861, when Republican leader Abraham Lincoln was on his way to becoming President of the United States of America, the ...

Flags in Connecticut and across the United States will stay at half-staff until Tuesday, Jan. 28, in honor of former ...

However, when the United States went to war with Japan in 1941, Nathaniel’s grandson, who was Takashi’s grandfather, and other family members burned Perry's American flag for fear of persecution.

The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every ...

from signaling distress to symbolising a declaration of war. The United States (US), Canada and the Philippines have specific protocols and unique reasons for allowing their flags to be flown in ...

New Bedford's Garden of Contemplation is named for decorated WWII Veteran Felix S. Witkowicz. Find out his story: ...

The tribute states that his service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. In his memory, the flags of the United States and the State of Florida will be flown at half-staff in Charlotte County ...

Inslee has directed that flags remain at half-staff from sunrise ... women who served during the attack that led the United States into World War II. Sept. 1, 1939, is regarded by many as the ...

In accordance with the orders issued by U.S. President Joe Biden, in honor of the life and service of former President James Earl Carter, Jr., Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the ...