This section displays objects that were used as flags during the Civil War. National Museum of American History Old Glory flag National Museum of American History United States National 34-Star Flag ...

If you've ever seen a soldier in uniform, you may have noticed that the flag on their uniform appears to be backwards, but ...

"It was said during the American Civil War that there were more Confederate flags flying here than in Richmond, Virginia — and Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy," Westgaph told CNN.

Today, the US flag can be displayed this way during natural disasters such as hurricanes or earthquakes, signaling the need for urgent assistance. It has also been used during civil unrest and ...

"It was said during the American Civil War that there were more Confederate flags flying here than in Richmond, Virginia — and Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy," Westgaph told CNN.