The first, local Flag Day observances came after the Civil War and eventually a federal law designated June 14 as Flag Day in 1949, under World War I combat veteran Harry Truman. He declared in a ...

In the Civil War, Union cavalry under Judson Kilpatrick and David Gregg rode on county roads in late June 1863, a total of 6,500 troopers. Mounted Confederates under Jeb Stuart’s command totaled ...

The intense reverence many Americans feel for Old Glory arose from the Civil War, ... One Michigan cavalry regiment’s red flag declared, “Fear Not Death --Fear Dishonor. ...

He said flags for Civil War soldiers were important because they served not only as the nation's symbol, but also helped guide soldiers in battle. ... 3rd Iowa Cavalry. ...

The U.S. flag wasn’t as venerated before the Civil War in 1861-65 as it is now. Keeping flags aloft was crucial to maneuvering troops in Civil War battles, and that made flag bearers big targets ...

The castle is on fire!” the three women said as they hurried inside the Irish Bar that night in January 2010. Dan Bonner, ...

Davis, captured by Union forces, was imprisoned at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Va. Hood had surrendered to Union forces in Natchez, Miss. My primary celebration on Thursday, the 160th anniversary of the ...

Being a Dirt Boy means being a part of a hardworking brotherhood, essential to F.E. Warren Air Force Base’s core mission: ensuring the security of the United States and its allies through deterrence.

Everyone knows the beaver stands for ingenuity, craftsmanship and hard work. For 50 years, the beaver has been an official ...

The president’s military parade, which reportedly cost up to $45 million, was short on attendees, long on political speeches ...