The flag of the United States has had several different nicknames over the years. “Stars and Stripes” and “Old Glory” are two of the names the flag has had since the initial flag was adopted in 1777.

On Aug. 25, 2025, Trump signed an executive order titled "Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag." That executive order aimed to prosecute, when possible, anyone caught burning an American flag, ...

Section 1. Purpose. Our great American Flag is the most sacred and cherished symbol of the United States of America, and of American freedom, identity, and strength. Over nearly two-and-a-half ...

On June 14, we will not only be saluting the Army's 250th year with President Donald Trump's military parade in downtown Washington, D.C., we will also be celebrating America's symbol of freedom: the ...

From beach towels to baseball caps, American flag designs appear everywhere during the Fourth of July. Many uses, though, go against what federal guidelines consider respectful. The U.S. Flag Code, ...

If you aren’t one who flies an American flag every clear day or have never flown a flag before, consider joining the rich tradition of displaying one. Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor the men ...

Flag Day in the United States has never been about fireworks or backyard barbecues. It’s a quieter, more reflective observance—meant to honor the birth of the American flag and the ideals it was ...

In a nod to President Trump, Brazil’s nationalist movement has adopted the stars and stripes. Now one flag could be the focus of an investigation involving the N.F.L. In a nod to President Trump, ...

The U.S. Flag Code from 1923 sets guidelines on how the American flag should and should not be used. From beach towels to baseball caps, American flag designs appear everywhere during the Fourth of ...