Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one
Some forward-looking Illinois lawmakers set up a contest to design a new flag and put it to a vote. In a landslide, a winner ...
Confederate flag at Long Island St. Paddy’s Day parade sparks outrage days after local fire depts. settle suit over display of same symbol
The flag, which was flown from a truck during a parade in the community of Bayport-Blue Point, caused an immediate uproar ...
Confederate flag flown in Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick's Day Parade, Chamber of Commerce president says
A Confederate flag was flown from a truck in the 35th annual Bayport Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, Bayport Blue Point Chamber of Commerce president Karl Auwaerter confirmed in an ...
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Flags flying at half-staff today in some Florida locations. Here's why
In the U.S., lowering the flag traditionally signals the country or a state is in mourning. When is it appropriate to lower the American flag? There are certain commemorative days when it is ...
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Veteran Flies US Flag Upside Down After Losing VA Job
You can get in touch with James by emailing [email protected] An Iraq war veteran who lost her job during Trump cuts to the federal workforce has begun flying the American flag upside down ...
Gov. Hochul directs flags to be flown half staff to honor former congresswoman Nita Lowey
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Sunday that flags will be flown at half-staff through March 17, 2025.It's to honorformer ...
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Flag Day
The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...