While its appearance has changed quite a bit since its adoption in 1777, the rules for displaying the American flag, and disposing of it, have not.

The American flag has played a prominent role in NASA missions; here's a look at the flag and NASA, in space and on the ground.

It might come as a surprise, but U.S. service members weren't technically allowed to unfurl giant U.S. flags at major events, despite the practice's status as a staple of many pregame ceremonies.

Celebrating the Stars and Stripes: Honoring the American Flag on Flag Day today, June 14, we commemorate the adoption of the United States flag, a symbol of freedom, unity, and patriotism that has ...

In all, from the 1777 flag to 1960, 27 official versions were created as states were added. The current flag design has thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white.