Historically, the backward flag can be traced back to the Civil War. During the war, troop had flag bearers who would carry ...

And the Americans take their flag very, very seriously. More from Military & Defense Tim Marshall, the author of "Worth Dying for: The Power and Politics of Flags," explains why American flags are ...

For centuries, the bald eagle has been a ubiquitous symbol for the country, almost as recognizable as the American flag ... and the insignia of most military branches. But until this week ...