The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the United States, and there are strict rules on how to handle it.

Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...

Red silhouettes in artist Henry Gonzalez's painting create the flag's stripes and symbolize the immigrant journey.

The first American flag was officially raised with the updated 50 stars in 1960 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. “This represents a little slice of our history,” King said. “This flag ...