“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
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
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
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
Following proper American flag etiquette can get complicated at times; here is a quick and easy guide to use whenever flying or handling a U.S. flag The U.S. Flag Code is full of guidelines regarding how and when to handle and fly the American flag. With so many rules to... Read more
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
Do you know where your American Flags are made? The weeks leading from Flag Day to the 4th of July are generally the busiest of the year in the flag industry. But are your US flags made in America? While many buy flags based on price rather than quality, they... Read more
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
Memorial Day Half-staff Etiquette for Properly Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes. While Memorial Day has largely become the “kickoff” to summer with outdoor celebrations and barbecues please take a moment to remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces, the reason we celebrate Memorial Day each year.... Read more