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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
Today is not just your ordinary Tuesday – today is September 11th. September 11, 2001 (9/11) is known as one of the saddest days in American history. Nearly everyone who was alive remembers where they were when they heard the news on that day. Now, 17 years later, the tradition... Read more
A Guideline to Flag Flying Why should we treat the American flag with so much respect? The U.S. flag is a symbol of our country’s patriotism and a reminder of the men and women who fought and died to protect our country and our freedom. Correctly flying the American flag... Read more
Age is Nothing More Than a Number As a flag company, we are occasionally graced with some amazing stories that our customers share with us. We were recently given praise from the Cynthia, and her father, Edwin. Edwin is 90 years young and climbed a 24-foot extension ladder to put a... Read more