A flag resolution was adopted 248 years ago, on June 14, 1777, that said, "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, ...

§1. Flag; stripes and stars on. The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be forty-eight stars, white in a blue ...

Crossed: "When one other Flag is used with the Flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed, the Flag of the United States is placed on its own right (observer’s left) with ...

(NEXSTAR) – Memorial Day, observed on the final Monday in May, honors those who have died in American wars. To mark the day, you may be wondering – how do I fly the United States flag ...

Why is the U.S. flag at half staff today? The United States flag should be flown at half staff on May 15, 2025, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. What is Peace Officers Memorial Day?

Each time a new state joins the United States, a new star gets added to the flag. For example, when Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, the 50th star was added to the flag the following year.

"The Flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted or lowered. The salute is held until the Flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is ...