In March 1776, when the British withdrew from Boston, Washington even specified that only soldiers who had suffered from smallpox be allowed into the city and its surroundings. But Washington ...

Participants lined the Boardwalk, where casket flags were unfurled in a ceremony to honor loved ones. They then held up in a chain of American flags in remembrance. “It’s our honor to bring ...

Juneteenth 2025 is this week. Here's what to know about the federal holiday, why it's celebrated and its origins.

More than 1,000 demonstrators are expected to rally in West Palm Beach today for 'No Kings Day,' a nationwide event protesting Donald Trump on his birthday.

I have long believed President Donald Trump and Elon Musk personify the courage, vision, and sacrifice of our Founding ...

The United States Army celebrated its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, although stating that the “U.S. Army” is 250 years old is more complicated. The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia ...

This Father's Day weekend brings another, more obscure holiday in the U.S.: Flag Day. Here's what the holiday is and how and when it started.

Other nations, for the most part, reserve the flying of their national colors for government buildings and ceremonial events ...

To celebrate the history and significance of the American flag, Elks Lodge No. 1148 in Sayre will be hosting a Flag Day celebration 5 p.m. Saturday at the ...

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In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, according ...

Languages: English. The United States Postal Service (USPS) has unveiled a new Forever stamp featuring the American flag at a dedication event in Three Oaks, Michigan. The stamp, which shows the ...