On a standard American flag, there are 50 stars—white in color, all containing 5 points. There are 50 recognized states in ...

The Blue Star Mothers held a dedication on Sunday at the American Legion Squadron 186 in Little River. They unveiled a Blue Star Memorial Plaque which signifies the sacrifice of those who are ...

Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...

The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every ...