“Some may call it an SOB and the vexillogical community (flag experts) may hate it, but people overwhelmingly prefer our current state flag,” said Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, whose archivist ...

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The new flag features a fresh, forward-looking interpretation of the iconic fleur-de-lis, a symbol that has long been ...

It’s the end of an era for one of the tallest, fastest and most popular roller coasters in the U.S. Six Flags Great Adventure ... Get top local stories in San Diego delivered to you every ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- When visiting Pier 39 in San Francisco, guests enjoy scenic views of landmarks like Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge as well as unforgettable seafood dining. But no visit ...

While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image. By Ian Austen Reporting from ...

Garin Carpenter, a maintenance mechanic at the park who provided the flag to fellow demonstrators, told the San Fransisco Chronicle the flag was meant to bring attention to the impacts of layoffs ...

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Kate joined Newsweek in May 2024. She is a graduate of Ithaca College. Flying the American flag upside down is a symbol that has sparked debate and controversy in the United States. Traditionally ...

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the flag, measuring 30 feet by 50 feet, was displayed by a group of frustrated Park Service workers, some of whom rappelled down the side of El Capitan ...

Traditionally, hanging the American flag upside down symbolizes a distress call. Gavin Carpenter, a maintenance mechanic with Yosemite, spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle on Saturday and said he ...

On Feb. 23, 1945, six Marines teamed up for what would become one of the most iconic photos in American history. Marines fighting on Iwo Jima scaled Mount Suribachi and worked together to push up ...