The flag of the United States has had several different nicknames over the years. “Stars and Stripes” and “Old Glory” are two of the names the flag has had since the initial flag was adopted in 1777.

Learn the official rules for displaying, folding and respectfully disposing of the American flag under the U.S. Flag Code.

Once the American flag gets old or tattered, it must be disposed of properly and that is what was taking place on June 14, behind the main hall of the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department. Each year on ...

A U.S. Flag Retirement Drop Box has been installed at Jacksonville City Hall for proper flag disposal. The city's Military Affairs and Veterans Department will coordinate the proper disposal of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The American flag, first recognized by Congress in 1777, represents the nation in all sorts of ways — in battle, in parades, at ...