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 ...

America turns 250 years old in 2026 and Philadelphia -- the place the United States was born -- is ready to celebrate with the world with a year's worth of firsts.

All you have to do is stare at the middle of the green, yellow, and black version of the Union Jack flag. This will then disappear and you may see the traditional red, white, and blue flag.

The second annual Red, White, and Blue To-Do is set for July 2, 2025. That was the day the Second Continental Congress voted for independence. For more information about the Red, White and Blue To-Do, ...