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Posted on January 30, 2019January 31, 2019 Flag Etiquette

5 Ways to Show the Flag Respect

Five ways to show the flag respect, along with who enforces the US Flag Code and what happens if you break it. The US Flag Code sets forth a number of proper ways to handle and display the American flag. Each guideline is meant as a way of showing the... Read more

Posted on January 17, 2019January 18, 2019 Flag History Flag Information

Flag Flying Days during 2019 – Full and Half-Staff Flag Holidays

Every year there are special days the American flag flies either at full or half-staff. To insure you know which days these are, we post a blog once a year and encourage you sign up for our flag flying alerts. Our flag alerts send an email notification directly to your... Read more

USS Arizona Memorial
Posted on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 Flag History

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is observed annually on December 7, commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. The Japanese attack on the United States naval base in Oahu, Hawaii at Pearl Harbor was one of the greatest surprise attacks in military history. The attack was a... Read more

Veterans Day Honoring Who Served
Posted on November 11, 2018November 12, 2018 Flag Fun Flag History Flag News

Armistice Day around the World – Veterans Day

Every year the United States celebrates Veterans Day in honor of those who served and fought for our country in the armed forces. In recent years, Veterans Day has been known for its parades, commemorative events and great shopping deals around the country. Have you ever wondered which other countries... Read more

Posted on November 7, 2018 Flag Etiquette Flag Information

How to Properly Fly the US Flag- CollinsFlags.com

Here are all the major things you need to know regarding how to fly a U.S. flag. As a proud American, you understand all the flag represents and why it deserves to be treated with the utmost of respect. While you may know the basics that the flag should never... Read more

Vexillologist American Flags
Posted on October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Flag News

Political Election Season Particularly Enjoyable for Vexillologists

“Flag studiers” pay extra attention to the flag’s role in the political election season. What exactly is a vexillologist? A vexillologist studies everything about flags, including their development, history, and design. These people have a true passion for flags, and John Hartvigsen is definitely one of them. As the newly... Read more

Posted on September 25, 2018September 19, 2018 Flag History

History of the American Flag: 9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Star Spangled Banner

This month marks the 204th anniversary of the events that lead to calling the American flag the Star Spangled Banner and the national anthem that’s associated with it. 9 Facts About the Star Spangled Banner’s Origin Mary Pickersgill, along with her daughter, two nieces, and an indentured servant, made the... Read more

Posted on September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 Flag History

Flags with Vertical Stripes

Flags that have vertical stripes are easy to design and replicate because of their simplistic approach. As you will see in this post, we can feature 5 different flags with vertical stripes – yet all 5 will appear different. You will also notice that 4 of the 5 flags that... Read more

Posted on September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 Flag History Flag News

National POW/MIA Recognition Day – National Flag Holidays

On the third Friday of each September, the United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across our nation. During this time, many Americans take to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action(MIA), including their families. Background The first-ever National POW/MIA Recognition... Read more

Posted on September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Flag History

U.S. Air Force Flag History

Celebrate a branch of the US military by learning about the Air Force flag history and their official seal. Like the other military flags, the Air Force flag symbolizes a prestigious history of dedication to this country. This dark blue flag consists of the Air Force coat of arms in... Read more

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