In 1921 all color-bearing Army organizations were authorized to use the large campaign streamers currently displayed. “The Army Flag and Its Streamers” was originally prepared in August 1964 ...

Knowing this, one might wonder why the military chose to place its flag backward ... it was considered a position of honor to carry the colors into battle. Denzel Washington's character in ...

The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...

The Power and Politics of Flags," explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms. Following is a transcript of the video. A lot of people ask, "Why is the US flag reversed when it's ...