American flag designs appear everywhere during the Fourth of July. Many uses, though, go against what federal guidelines consider respectful.

The flag of the United States has had several different nicknames over the years.

For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.

Number of Stars on the Flag The American flag has fifty white stars, which represent its states of the union. There are 13 stripes representing the thirteen colonies.

A new trailer for the documentary short "Reclaim the Flag" previews LGBTQ celebrities discussing what the American flag means to them.

American flags are made from start to finish at Allied Materials, a factory in Missouri. The process includes cutting dyed cotton, stitching the star field and assembling each element by hand.

Some illuminating images from the set of the upcoming Punisher special, which depicts Jon Bernthal in a particularly comics-accurate costume.