Since 1895, the Alabama state flag has been a crimson St. Andrew’s cross on a rectangular field of white. The design was likely intended to “preserve in permanent form some of the more distinctive ...

The North Dakota State Historical Society has an expansive collection of flags. But more specifically, they have American ...

These observances are a visible reminder of collective remembrance, sacrifice and gratitude. Lowering the U.S. or state flags to half-staff is a longstanding tradition that signifies public mourning ...

Jackson died at age 84 on Feb. 17 from a progressive neuromuscular disease.

There are five designated days when the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff throughout the United States. The president and Florida's governor also can order flags to be flown at half-staff. There are ...

American and state flags will be at half-staff across six states over Friday or the weekend by order of their respective governors. The moves have been made to pay tribute to a variety of different ...