The sesquicentennial (150-year, upper left) and centennial (upper right) designs for the Illinois state flag are candidates ...

It is amazing that the State Department’s “one flag” directive could be controversial. Even more amazing is how we got here ...

Learn the difference between hoisting the flag on August 15 (Independence Day) and unfurling it on January 26 (Republic Day).

India celebrates two major national events using the national flag. On August 15, the Prime Minister hoists the flag, ...

Now that we understand the why, let’s get into the how. The most widely accepted method for disposing of an American flag is through burning in a dignified manner. Here’s a step-by-step guide: ...

Chinese tourists were embroiled in a territorial dispute while on holiday - attacking a reveller who was carrying the flag of ...

Although the U.S. flag is at half-staff to mark the death of President Jimmy Carter, 8 Republican-led states will raise flags ...

Illinois, ready to choose a state flag? Voting is open in the the new state flag design contest. The public can vote online at for one of the new designs, or for one of three flags that have already ...

A mosasaur species with saw-like teeth that was described by scientists in 2021 may have been based on forged fossils, and ...

Cultural diversity is a beautiful thing, and learning about traditions in other countries is always an enriching, eye-opening ...

Explain the meaning behind your flag: The 21 red + white stripes represent Illinois as the 21st ... Illinois being a kind of center of the country, whether it is geographically or from Chicago ...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to her spokesperson. Pelosi notably attended Trump's inauguration in 2017, when she was the ...