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Category: Flag History

Posted on August 27, 2018August 28, 2018 Flag Fun Flag History

90 Year Old Veteran and Father Proud to Fly Flags

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

Posted on August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 Flag History Flag Information Uncategorized

Never Let The Flag Touch The Ground- CollinsFlags.com

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

Posted on August 13, 2018August 8, 2018 Flag History Flag Information

Victory Day “V-J Day”- CollinsFlags.com

Victory Day Victory Day is a holiday observed to celebrate the conclusion of World War II and is related to Victory over Japan Day in the United Kingdom.  Many Americans are likely unaware of this holiday as it is only observed by the state of Rhode Island. Rhode Island retains... Read more

Posted on August 1, 2018August 2, 2018 Flag History

U.S. Coast Guard Flag History | Coast Guard Seal

Do you know what the Coast Guard flag looks like? Learn about the history behind the official U.S. Coast Guard Seal and flag. Do you know what the official U.S. Coast Guard Flag looks like? It starts with a white background an eagle in dark blue. Right above the eagle... Read more

Posted on July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 Flag History Flag Information

Colorado Day- CollinsFlags.com

Share This: Colorado Day Today is the 1st of August. Today is also Wednesday, but did you know that today is Colorado Day. Unless you live in Colorado you were probably unaware. On this day in 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant made Colorado the “Centennial State.” Welcome to the team!... Read more

Posted on July 10, 2018July 12, 2018 Flag History

Understanding Military Service Banners

Have you heard of a blue star military family? What about a gold star military family? Have you wondered what this means and what is the significance of the colored stars? In general, a military service banner is a rectangular shaped banner given to families with members enrolled in the... Read more

Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 Flag History

The History of Independence Day and More Fun Facts

The Fourth of July celebrates American independence but do you know the rest of the history of Independence Day? The United States used to be a colony of the British, many years ago. But after a while, the 13 original colonies decided they wanted to be their own nation. After... Read more

Posted on June 20, 2018 Flag History Flag Information

Did you know it was American Eagle Day?- CollinsFlags.com

Today is Wednesday, today is also the 20th of June, but did you know that it was American Eagle Day? If not, don’t beat yourself up about it. ‘American Eagle Day’ is a special day to commemorate the anniversary of the Bald Eagle’s selection as our National Symbol on this... Read more

Posted on June 1, 2018June 12, 2018 Flag History

What is Flag Day? | The History behind Flag Day

What is Flag Day? | The History behind Flag Day and why we honor the US flag. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress declared the that red, white and blue stars and stripes were the official flag colors and design of the United States. In 1885, a young schoolteacher... Read more

Posted on May 21, 2018 Flag History Flag Information

“Flag In” a tradition 70 years in the making- Collins Flags

American flags at gravesites for service members buried at both Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery   Memorial Day is a week away it seems only fitting to discuss one of the longest running and largest flag placing traditions in the world! This tradition,... Read more

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