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Flags are pieces of fabric. That statement belies the emotion and meaning behind the use of a flag. Vexillology, the academic study of flags, is a fascinating subject.

Some unusual and offbeat facts and figures about the Hawaiian Islands: history and Captain Cook, geography and the world's highest mountain, statehood and people

The VA issues a free burial flag to the family of a deceased veteran to honor his US military service. The burial flag is an important tradition for those left behind.

52 contestants move into an estate where they will live together and compete over four weeks for the role of the "new" Miss America.

Spring gardening lesson plans inspire hands-on, kinesthetic science, art, and social studies learning for elementary students.

These easy arts and craft projects will keep your youngest Fourth of July party guests happy while waiting for the light show.

Get printable U.S. Flag Day coloring sheets - patriotic American flag, eagle images. Download free patriotic kids' worksheets with White House, Liberty Bell, star themes.

Here comes summer and a fun way to spend your time is collecting something special. Here are some ideas for great things kids can find to collect.

Each state in the United States of America has a formal flower. Some blooms are claimed by more than one place. Check this complete state by state listing.

Print free Memorial Day coloring page activities for children. Get patriotic U.S. flag coloring sheets, a White House image & Statue of Liberty printable worksheet.

Now that we're halfway through 2009, here is a list of the remaining new U.S. stamp issues to be released later in the year.

Veterans Day has come and gone, but the United States still mourns the deaths of U.S. servicemen who lost their lives to gunfire at the hands of a fellow soldier.

According to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, the Queen Anne Act of 1710 is the basis behind the American postal system which was started on June 1, 1711.

This lesson lays the foundation for a classroom community by helping students identify what is important in their lives and how they share these values with classmates.

Built by Spanish troops, Fort San Felipe del Morro and Fort San Cristobal are two of Puerto Rico's most visited attractions.

Historical signs commemorating the Sand Creek Massacre Trail are evident along the highways and byways crisscrossing the Wind River Reservation in central Wyoming.

Four Congressional Acts control pollution in U.S. waters: the Clean Water Act; the Ocean Dumping Act; the Oil Pollution Act; and the Coastal Zone Management Act.

The starting point of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition has changed over time due to the natural occurrence of changing river channels.

The American flag has many names: the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Red, White and Blue. It is a symbol of strength, courage, tolerance and equality.

In 1970, the submarine USS Queenfish initially followed the course of Nautilus to the North pole. The boat then embarked on a scientific mission into uncharted seas.

Hollywood legend Katherine Hepburn, humanitarian Mother Teresa and the Sunday funnies are some of the subjects that will be featured on U.S. stamps in 2010.