Americans often use the words liberty and freedom interchangeably. But historian David Hackett Fischer, in his work “Liberty ...

The United States is a vast and complex nation, rich in history, culture, and quirks. Yet, even lifelong citizens are often ...

Memorial Day originated in 1868 as Decoration Day, explained Mayor Thomas. On that occasion, people were urged to decorate ...

You will never forget a visit to Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C. As far as the eye can see, thousands upon thousands of graves silently shout the high cost of freedom. The words of ...

Salt Lake City adopts official versions of the pride and other flags just hours before a new Utah law banning unofficial ...

Symbols like the flag are important, making the battles over them important as well. The American flag ... “the flag still stands for freedom, and they can't take that away.” ...

Tearing it down does not highlight American shortcomings ... To those who sacrificed for freedom, the desecration of the flag — the very symbol of freedom — must seem bewildering. And yet, it is ...

“For me, Robert E. Lee’s battle flag is a symbol of freedom. Stonewall Jackson was my fathers (sic) hero. “I’ve supported Ted Cruz for many years. After last nights (sic) truth ...

There are many symbols of freedom, hope, and tolerance throughout ... illuminating Freedom Park in Charlotte and the giant American flag raised at Chimney Rock after Tropical Storm Helene.

Red, white and blue: symbols of freedom Flags signify a common identity and set of values. The red in the American flag represents sacrifice, white denotes purity and blue signifies justice.

It’s a symbol of hope, as Chimney Rock State Park raised the American flag on Monday, just days after Helene brought flooding and devastation to Western North Carolina. “Despite the ...