In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress issued a resolution making the Stars and Stripes the nation's flag. Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See ...

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress resolved that America’s flag should feature 13 white stars on a blue field and 13 alternating red and white stripes, chosen to represent the 13 ...

You may have noticed the Mid Hudson Bridge bathed in red, white and blue this week. Unfortunately, the tragic reason has nothing to do with American pride.

America turns 250 years old in 2026 and Philadelphia -- the place the United States was born -- is ready to celebrate with the world with a year's worth of firsts.

“The lights are a beautiful reminder of the American spirit,” said Roma Daravi, vice president of public relations at the ...