In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...

Because it's not a mark of disrespect to them; it's a mark of respect to the American flag. And they take it so seriously that it must always face forward. Now, on a flagpole that puts the stars ...

the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes as the Flag's Birthday. Cigrand, now known as the Father of Flag Day, continued to publicly advocate the observance of June ...