(THE CONVERSATION) Patriots’ Day, a commemoration of the battles of Lexington and Concord – the first confrontations of the American Revolution – holds historical value as a symbol of American ...

And there are no religious symbols: in contrast to the Christian crosses on the Nordic flags, conceived centuries ago as crusading ensigns. Of course, both French and American flags and their ...

We have a problem in America today — a widespread disregard for the dignity of our flag. Once a symbol revered for its representation of unity, freedom and sacrifice, the American flag is now ...