The marinière, or Breton stripe (named for its origin in the seaside region of Brittany, on France’s Atlantic coast), was created circa 1858 to serve as the uniform of the French navy, whose sailors ...

Former NYPD officer has flown a version of the 'thin blue line' flag for a decade. Now the HOA is demanding it be removed.

Question: I am having a problem with my HOA about the 3 feet by 5 feet thin blue stripe American flag that flies over my garage. I am a retired NYPD officer, and the blue stripe represents the ...