Flag Day commemorates the origins of the United States' flag in 1777 — but that's not when the holiday began.

On the flag, a chartreuse oak tree sits on the left side, symbolizing Overland Park’s park-like feel with 84 parks in the city and its Tree City USA designation. The background is made up of dark green, white and chartreuse, sectioned off by chevron or arrow shapes.

Overland Park is set to replace what flag experts had ranked as one of the worst city flags with a new design that evokes the city’s park identity. The old flag features a plain, white background with Overland Park's name and slogan.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History had an Israeli flag vandalized twice in just over a week.

Massachusetts invited residents to submit suggestions for a redesigned state flag, seal, and motto. It sparked a debate about erasing history.

History was made Tuesday night at Harrison High School. The Lady Raiders hosted the first-ever girls flag football game in Tippecanoe County, beating Crown Point 12–6.It