The current design of the U.S. flag is its 27th; the design of the flag has been modified officially 26 times since 1777. The 48-star flag was in effect for 47 years until the 49-star version … See more

The flag is customarily flown year-round at most public buildings, and it is not unusual to find private houses flying full-size (3 by 5 feet (0.91 by 1.52 … See more

Traditionally, the flag of the United States plays a role in military funerals, and occasionally in funerals of other civil servants (such as … See more

The flag of the United States is the nation's most widely recognized symbol. Within the United States, flags are frequently displayed … See more

Specifications
The basic design of the current flag is specified by 4 U.S.C. § 1 (1947): "The flag of the United States … See more

Though not part of the official Flag Code, according to military custom , flags should be folded into a triangular shape when not in use. To properly fold the flag:
1. Begin … See more

This is a list of surviving flags that have been displayed at or otherwise associated with notable historical battles or events.
Revolutionary War
• Forster Flag (1775) – Historians believe the Manchester Company of the First Essex County … See more