The first officially recognized version of the American flag, from 1776, had 13 stars - in a circle. Although even before the U.S. became an autonomous nation, Americans had a banner to display ...

Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...

The display is put on twice a year, once for Memorial Day and once for Veterans Day. Another element is “The History Walk,” ...

Remember, this is not the flag. It's our flag. It's who we are. We share in what it represents, and we honor the past." ...