Though Heft died in 2009, he’s got us covered if more states are added to the union—it’s said he received patents for several other flag designs, including 51-star and 60-star designs.

Compiled by The New York Times Opinion Sept. 28, 2021 Six New Takes on Old Glory The American flag is a potent piece of national iconography, but its design shifted frequently until the early ...

The old and new flag designs of Mississippi. The country finds itself now at the cusp of a new vexillological frontier, with several city and state governments weighing new designs.

As the deadline to vote in the state’s flag redesign competition approaches, let’s take a look at one design that will never go out of style — the Chicago flag.

People commonly violate the U.S. Flag Code when displaying the Stars and Stripes on apparel, athletic uniforms or bedding. But, is it illegal? What to know about the laws for handling and ...