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
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
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
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
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
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
In a day where seemingly the controversial, the negative, or the bizarre are what make the news. Let me tell you a story about a former slaved named William Harvey Carney. Carney was born into slavery in Virginia but escaped to the north. In 1863 at the age of 23, he... Read more