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The Spirit of '76 — The Pledge That Made Patriots
Jeff Ficek continues his Spirit of '76 series with this fourth installment, exploring the men behind America’s founding.
When are flags allowed to be ordered at half-staff? What the law says
In the case of Pope Francis, “the president may order the flag to be flown at half-staff to mark the death of other officials, former officials, or foreign dignitaries,” according to the VA. “In ...
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See the Colorful Flags That the Patriots Unfurled as They Fought in the American Revolution
At the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, a new exhibition has gathered together 17 historic flags that ...
Why U.S. Flags Are at Half-Staff
United States President Donald Trump and the White House issued a proclamation declaring that all American flags should be ...
Is The American Flag Still On The Moon, And Can You See It With A Telescope?
The image of an American flag on the moon is undoubtedly one of the most iconic ever. But has the flag survived to this day, ...
Are Texas flags half-staff Monday? What to know about Texas flag status
As of early Monday, the governor's office still had half-staff flag status for the death of Pope Francis. Will Texas lower flags for fallen officers?
Almost biblical in its timing, Francis’ funeral falls under the same shadow as his papacy
As the world teeters under the weight of war, its leaders, adversaries and allies alike will sit shoulder to shoulder in an ...