Ted Widmer, a consulting editor for this special issue of Globe Ideas, is the author of “Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days ...

French visitors are coming to Washington with an old U.S. battle flag and a plan to rekindle memories of the American soldiers who rescued their region during World War I.

The flag is the only known privately-owned Confederate battle flag captured during Pickett’s Charge from Pickett’s Division ...

Virginia's flag, and the motto it bears, sic semper tyrannis, offer valuable lessons that are still relevant today.

Throughout her career, Carole Keeton – also known as Carole Keeton Strayhorn – served as mayor of Austin, Texas railroad ...

Patrick Henry reportedly lifted a dagger-like letter opener and plunged it under his arm as if into his chest before uttering ...

Former Pasadena Mayor William Paparian served on active duty in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and serves today as a ...

Ace any trivia night with these fun facts about America Fun facts about America that will surprise you Although the United ...

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Flags in Texas, Massachusetts, Iowa, and South Carolina remained at half-staff this week to honor former politicians and legislators from the state who recently passed away. Among them was US ...

Gov. Maura Healey announced that state and national flags will fly at half-staff in Massachusetts today, March 7 to honor United States Navy Ensign Oliver Cole of Beverly. A graduate of the ...