The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

Philly artists stitched together their red, white, and blue designs to create a massive American flag fit for the United States Semiquincentennial.

Finally, Fisher added, “the bedquilt was safely delivered of a large American flag, which he handed to Gen. Nelson, ... on July 10, 1873. “This is my old ship flag Old Glory,” he told her.

In honor of Memorial Day, the City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department is offering a new, convenient way to retire old or worn American Flags. A drop box is now in place ...