The coordinated gestures reflect a broader American tradition of paying tribute during moments of significant loss.

It is part of a larger national tradition of paying tribute to those who have had a lasting impact within their states and ...

The U.S. flag is flying at half-staff across America today, Dec. 4, in memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West ...

The flag of the United States has had several different nicknames over the years. “Stars and Stripes” and “Old Glory” are two of the names the flag has had since the initial flag was adopted in 1777.

Flags across Florida and the United States should be flown at half-staff to honor those killed during the attack in Hawaii in ...