Independence Day is a quintessential American holiday and the flag is its most visible symbol, but many Americans are unaware ...

The answer to that question is yes. The United States Flag Code helps people know the proper way to care for a flag. Here is a look at some questions the flag code answers. The flag should be ...

Pentagon memo reminds troops how to show ‘proper respect’ to the US flag By . Victor Nava and Caitlin Doornbos. Published Feb. 24, 2023. Updated Feb. 24, 2023, 10:19 p.m. ET.

While it's nice to see the American flag displayed at people’s homes as a sign of patriotism, I get upset when I see flags dripping wet from rain or displayed at night without illumination.

Larry Rieker, a member of the American Legion Post 286 in New Carlisle, knocks down what's left of the 13,000 flags during a Veterans Day Flag Retirement Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Now through Friday, Stimson is holding an American Flag Disposal Drive. The project is part of the middle school’s 100th anniversary celebration of the South Huntington School District and aims ...

Showing respect for our nation's red, white and blue means handling the flag with great care. Learn the traditional American flag folding procedure with these simple tips from experts.

The proper fold for an American flag is a triangle shape that leaves the stars most visible. Flags should be stored in a way that prevents them from getting damages, torn, or dirty, the code says ...

The U.S. Flag Code is not legally enforceable, but adherence to it is considered a sign of patriotism and respect. The code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to ...

Here's how you can submit letters to the Public Pulse opinion section. Not to challenge anyone on their patriotism, but proper use and respect of the United States flag is expected with public ...