On July 4, families all over the U.S. celebrate our country's independence. Get kids in the patriotic spirit with these fun Fourth of July facts.

The national flag of England, a white banner with a bold red cross, has been displayed by soccer fans during the World Cup. But it has caused tension over whom, and what, it is meant to represent. St.

The star-spangled American flag—the iconic red, white and blue standard—is one of the most enduring symbols of the nation.

The flag changed because the country did. In 1979, the Islamic Revolution swept away a monarchy that traced its line back some 2,500 years, replacing the Pahlavi shah with the Islamic Republic. The ...

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(NEXSTAR) – If you fly an American flag in your yard or outside your business, you’ll want to lower it to half-staff on Friday. Flags can be flown at half-staff for any number of reasons, usually to ...

'Take a water bottle with you!' Doctors urge hydration ahead of America's 250th birthday The countdown to America's 250th birthday is on. Sheriff’s office seeks public’s help to identify 3 suspects in ...

The amusement park company previously closed its Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor water park in Bowie, Md., in November 2025 after 50 years Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She ...

GURNEE, Ill. — It looks like some big changes are underway at Six Flags Great America, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary this season. The Camp Cartoon family area, located in the park’s Yukon ...

An American flag with quite a story to tell came to Tarrant County on Thursday to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence next year. It's been to military bases, historic sites, and will ...

(NEXSTAR) — Though not every Latin American country is a Spanish-speaking country, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve compiled a quiz to highlight the many flags of the countries of Latin ...