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This story was part of a special Juneteenth project originally published in 2022 with Vox that explored the ongoing struggle for freedom for Black Americans. As the Juneteenth holiday approaches, ...
First created in 1997 by National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation founder Ben Haith, the banner is in red, white and blue ...
Six white stripes, seven red stripes and 50 stars on a blue backdrop; To some, these symbols may just be shapes and colors, ...
A US Flag Day greeting posted on the Pentagon's official account has caused surprise because of the presence of two elements ...
Honoring the American Flag on Flag Day today, June 14, we commemorate the adoption of the United States flag, a symbol of freedom, unity, and patriotism that has waved proudly for over two ...
Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen ...
The reverence for Old Glory that inspired Flag Day came decades after the lifetime of the woman often credited with sewing ...
Flag Day was first observed in 1877, and in May 1916, President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14 Flag Day. Here's what to know about the day.