Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

On the eve of the 249th anniversary of American independence, NASA on Tuesday showcased a patriotic image of Old Glory as ...

A sea of red, white, and blue for the 4th of July—you can take a stroll through America’s past with a patriotic showcase in ...

Flags are powerful symbols of national identity and culture, with each banner telling a unique story about a country's past, values and aspirations — and the red-white-blue flag standard is no ...

What does the red, white and blue Juneteenth flag represent? Cheryl V. Jackson and Jenny Porter Tilley, USA TODAY NETWORK. Mon, June 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM UTC. 2 min read.

In Boston’s historic Roxbury neighborhood, a vibrant flag waves proudly, the official Juneteenth flag, a powerful symbol of freedom and unity. Its design traces back to community activist Ben Haith, ...

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, according to the Library of Congress. Both Wilson, in 1916, and President Coolidge, in ...

Across the hall, Suzi Larson, a South Dakota delegate, waited in line fully decked out in red, white and blue. Her shawl was emblazoned with the American flag. Her shirt read, “In God We Trust.” ...

These red, white, and blue treats are just the thing. Find recipes for fruit pies, cakes, ... Flag Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day, that will get you excited to break out the stars and stripes.

According to Kaye, red, white and blue dominate flags due to dye technology, imitation and symbolic meanings. Historically, these colors were practical because white could be created by bleaching ...

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have showcased quite a bit of the red, white and blue colors that many of the national flags have.