Over the next few years, as many as 36 state and local governments adopted the annual observance. For over 30 years, Flag Day remained a state and local celebration.

Some U.S. state flags were ordered to be raised during Donald Trump's swearing-in, while others will remain at half-staff for the late Jimmy Carter.

uniformed service members carrying the American flag will take part in pregame displays of patriotism at events such as the Super Bowl, the Army-Navy Game and anywhere else the world (or at least ...