An exhibition exploring over two centuries of American identity through the enduring imagery of flags and patriotic symbols such as the iconic figure of Uncle Sam will be on display through ...

The bald eagle was chosen by the Founding Fathers when designing the Great Seal of the United States to convey the strength and independence of the new nation. The bird became the United States ...

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! This episode surveys the evolving meaning the Statue of Liberty has for a “nation of immigrants” and how it embodies our ...

Cynthia Miller-Idriss is an associate professor of education and sociology and the director of the International Training and Education Program at American University. Updated September 1, 2016, 3:21 ...

Halpern was an assistant U.S. attorney for 36 years in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Diego. He lives in Mission Hills. It has long been my belief that the American flag should be a unifying symbol ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. An error has occurred. Please try again ...

Patriotic symbols such as the Statue of Liberty, the American flag, the bald eagle and Uncle Sam are easily recognized today, but our first symbol, Miss Liberty, is almost forgotten. Before the ...