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The American flag, a symbol of national pride, has a rich and significant history. It has long stood for freedom, democracy and the pursuit of a more perfect union, embodying the collective belief in ...

Two thirds into the winter of 1957-58, Gerald Holtom was feeling 66.6 percent-ish as he agonized over the design. That February 21, as the artist was to explain the genesis of his idea in greater, ...

Societal symbols can be inspiring as well as threatening. Thus, our Stars and Stripes stands in stark contrast to the Confederate battle flag. It was of great concern that the U.S. flag was co-opted ...

For generations, Americans have surrounded themselves with the symbols of ancient Greece and Rome: marble columns, laurel wreaths, Roman eagles and the fasces. These icons, carved into our government ...

At the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past weekend, marchers carried Confederate and Nazi flags side by side, protesting plans to remove Confederate statues from the city’s ...

In our religious relationships there are frequently rituals and symbols: the sign of the cross, prayers, special embraces, a kiss. These customs are expressions of our humility, love and heartfelt ...