This section displays objects that were used as flags during the Civil War. National Museum of American History Old Glory flag National Museum of American History United States National 34-Star Flag ...

The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every ...

Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia joined CSA when the civil war broke out. While the United States fought the war under the Stars and Stripes flag, also known as the Star-Spangled ...