The first, local Flag Day observances came after the Civil War and eventually a federal law designated June 14 as Flag Day in ...

A white Illinois teen attaches himself to a regiment of Black Union soldiers in the satirical Civil War novel "How to Dodge a Cannonball." NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with author Dennard Dayle about it.

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...

but many consider the surrender at Appomattox Court House to be the Civil War’s de facto conclusion. Much to Sims’ chagrin, the flag of truce ended up in Union hands. “(Union) Colonel ...

For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers: ...

On the eve of anniversaries of the Declaration and the Battle of Gettysburg, it’s time to consider connections between the wars in York County.

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell didn't hold back his contempt for Trump, who promised to restore the names of military bases to those of Confederate generals.

Danville City Council chambers were packed — and the crowd spilled out onto the street — Thursday night with people waiting to hear the fate of the Confederate flag on the Sutherlin Mansion lawn.

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“Some of them lost the battle after the war.” It falls on the last Monday of May. This year, it’s on May 26. Retired Navy veteran Randy Melton places American flags at the gravesites of ...