June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress issued a resolution making the Stars and Stripes the nation's flag. Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See ...

Business Insider spoke with Tim Marshall, author of "Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags" about why the white flag is used as a symbol of surrender worldwide. He said: "It's instantly ...