It was 333 years ago today that the Continental Congress considered an act that read: "Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union ...

SAN ANTONIO – Memorial Day is often seen as the start of summer. People make plans for barbecues and boating. But the military community is hoping people will honor the true meaning behind the holiday ...

M ost U.S. holidays single out a notable event, such as the Fourth of July, or a person (President's Day), but June 14 is the day we traditionally honor something a bit different -- the symbol of our ...

CROMWELL >> Every heart really did “beat true under the red, white and blue” at the Edna C. Stevens elementary school on Thursday morning. Under near-perfect conditions, the 485 students at the ...

Eagle feathers can denote the passage of wisdom and honor from generation to generation. With graduation season approaching, celebrations will be highlighted with the presentation of eagle feathers to ...

People who don’t stand for the raising of the flag or the playing of the national anthem don’t seem to understand that they are not only dishonoring these symbols but also all of their fellow ...