The yearly tradition at Arlington National Cemetery takes about four hours — placing a small American flag exactly one boot-length from each of the 260,000 headstones. Early Thursday morning, ...
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s not uncommon for American flags to be proudly displayed in front of homes, businesses and government buildings nationwide. But what’s the proper etiquette for ...
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BAY CITY, MI - Have an old, tattered and threadbare U.S. flag? Whatever you do, do not throw it in the trash - U.S. code mandates that the country’s flags be properly and respectfully disposed of.
When U.S. flags become too soiled or too tattered, the equivalent of dying, they go to Hood Mortuary. “I collect unserviceable flags once a week and deliver them to the Hood crematorium,” Fred ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Three rare American Revolutionary War flags that might have been made by Betsy Ross went on public display Friday for the first time in nearly 226 years. “I’ve called these sacred ...
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — 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 ...
Today the American flag turns 246 years old, but it doesn't look a day over 200. Here are some fun facts and common misconceptions about the iconic emblem.Betsy RossBetsy Ross is considered an ...