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 ...

Another element is “The History Walk,” which allows people to learn the story of the progression of the American flag.

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." ...

Red silhouettes in artist Henry Gonzalez's painting create the flag's stripes and symbolize the immigrant journey.

Flags are powerful symbols, representing the identity, history and values of nations. Among the most striking are those featuring an iconic blue and white flag design, a combination often associated ...

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 ...