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Category: Flag History

Posted on May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 Flag History

The American Flag’s Most Timeless Photograph

‘Flags of Our Fathers’ Author Describes Learning of His Dad’s Quiet Courage Flags of Our Fathers (2000) is a New York Times bestselling book.  The book, written by James Bradley with Ron Powers, follows the lives of the five Marines and one United States Navy Corpsman who raised the American... Read more

Nautical Flags
Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 Flag History

Nautical Flag History | Using Flags as Ship Signals

Catch up on your nautical flag history and learn about everything from where the flags came from to what the colors and flag combinations mean. Ships all around the world follow a certain flag signal code called the International Maritime Flag System. This flag system has been in use for... Read more

Posted on March 1, 2018 Flag History Flag Information Uncategorized

March 1st Brings Year 151 for the Cornhusker State

Stuck in the Middle with You This post has nothing to do with Stealers Wheel and their hit back in ’73, but that line is quite fitting for the 37th State. Nebraska is the only triply landlocked state. Triply landlocked? To reach an ocean, gulf or bay from Nebraska, one... Read more

Posted on February 26, 2018 Flag History Flag Information Flags Of The World

The Ohio Burgee is One of a Kind

Ohhhh… Ohio Two hundred and fifteen years young and still going strong! This upcoming Thursday is the anniversary of “The Buckeye State”, Ohio joining the Union. The name “Ohio” comes from a word found in Seneca language (ohi:yo’), meaning “great river”.  On March 1st, 1803 Ohio became the 17th state... Read more

Posted on February 13, 2018 Flag Fun Flag History Flag Information

Happy Birthday Arizona!

Arizona to celebrate 106 years on Feb. 14 This upcoming Wednesday doesn’t just mark Ash Wednesday or Valentine’s day, but another birthday for the “Baby State”, Arizona. While Arizona’s statehood might not be the first thing to come to your mind when thinking of February 14th, it’s unique backstory is... Read more

Posted on February 7, 2018 Flag History Flag Information Flags Of The World

Iconic Winter Olympics Locations and the Flags that Represent them

10 destinations to experience a Winter Olympic experience of your own It’s an exciting time with the Olympics right around the corner. I was doing some reading and came across an article describing the 10 best destinations in North America for aspiring Winter Olympians eager to up their game. It... Read more

Posted on October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 Flag History Flag Information

History of the Indiana State Flag

Adoption of the Flag Indiana became a state on December 11th,1816. You might be surprised to learn that in 1901 the General Assembly made the United States flag the official state flag of Indiana. It was not until 1917 that the Indiana General Assembly actually adopted the current Indiana flag.... Read more

Star Spangled Banner Flag
Posted on October 19, 2017February 5, 2018 Flag History

American Flag History [Timeline]

A Brief look at the History of the American Flag Since the year 1777 the American Flag, a.k.a. Old Glory, has symbolized the strength and unity of the United States of America. Over the past 235 years the design of the American Flag has been officially modified 26 times. These... Read more

Colors of the American Flag
Posted on August 18, 2017August 17, 2018 Flag History

What do the colors of the American flag mean?

What exactly do the colors of the American mean? Here are all the reasons behind using Red, White, and Blue. The American Flag is symbolic in many ways. The alternating red and whites stripes represent the 13 British colonies that settled in America, while the stars represent each individual state.... Read more

Brazilian Flag Flying | CVS Flags
Posted on April 20, 2017August 7, 2017 Flag History

Brazilian Flag History | Brazil Flag Facts

A look into the Brazilian flag and the history behind its unique design and colors, plus other interesting flag facts. There are approximately 195 independent countries in the world, each with their own unique flag. Here, we take a deeper look into the Brazilian flag and the history behind its... Read more

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