The now common phrase dates back to a 19th century ship captain whose American flag traveled the world The American flag got its nickname "Old Glory" from 19th-century sea captain William Driver After ...

Jun. 13—Tomorrow being Flag Day, it might be good to revisit a few of the campaigns Old Glory has seen in her many years. The flag has been at the center of many of its own battles over the years, ...

TOPEKA, Kan.— The woman often credited with sewing the first national U.S. flag — at the request of George Washington himself, her descendants claimed — might have been puzzled by Saturday's modern ...

Jackson Elks Lodge 2652 held its annual Flag Day Services at Brookside Memorial Park on June 14. The Elks defined Flag Day as the birthday of the nation's flag, and assisted by Boy Scout Troop 311, ...

The American flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore in September 1814 had 15 stars and 15 stripes, each representing a state in the still-fledgling United States. During a battle with the ...

Lt. Cmdr. Kathy Linton with U.S. Navy said every American knows the Pledge of Allegiance as if it were their birthday day, address or phone number. "We celebrate our flag every hour of every day," ...

Today is Wednesday, June 14, the 165th day of 2023. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day. Today’s Highlight in History: Advertisement Article continues below this ad On June 14, 1775, ...

It's one of those holidays we love to celebrate with stories — whether about the largest flag in the world (right here on the George Washington Bridge) or the city that proudly displays flags on its ...

In recognition of Flag Day and the 249th birthday of the United States Army, Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill hosted a community commemoration ceremony Friday featuring an installation of 249 flags ...

After his sailing career ended, Driver flew a massive U.S. flag over his family's store in Nashville, where it became a target during the Civil War When northern forces took back the Tennessee capital ...