A flurry of state admissions boosted the star total on the flag to 43 by July 4, 1890, as statehood filled out the United States in the high plains and the far west. Five states were admitted to ...

When Congress established a national flag of the United States in 1777 ... he and mission commander Jim McDivitt paid out of their own pockets for flag patches for their own uniforms.

In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

The United States flag, also known as the "Stars and Stripes" is one of the most recognised flags in the entire world. It is seen flying high on government buildings, schools, homes, and on ...

A flurry of state admissions boosted the star total on the flag to 43 by July 4, 1890, as statehood filled out the United States in the high plains and the far west. Five states were admitted to ...