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
Half-staff versus half-mast, did you know there is a difference between the two? Here is what makes the 2 terms different and how to use them properly. On national holidays of recognition, such at Memorial Day and Patriot Day, flags fly at half-staff between the summit and bottom of a... Read more
Driving around on a given day, you may come across a flag that is flying at half-staff. Believe it or not, there actually is a method and reasoning behind when flags are supposed to fly at half-staff. Flying a flag at half-staff means that the flag is flying halfway on... Read more
While the Indy 500 and Memorial Day have shared the same weekend for some time now, this year is extra special for Indianapolis. As the weekend approaches, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prepares for its 100th running. This year the event is completely sold out and the local blackout lifted for... Read more
When it comes to the holidays, there are always celebrations taking place. Memorial Day is no different, with people from around the country remembering the fallen heroes of the United States Military. Common Memorial Day celebrations include flying flags at half-staff until noon, placing American flags at each gravestone in military cemeteries,... Read more
In 2000, President Bill Clinton signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act, which designates 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day each year as the National Moment of Remembrance. In 1996, a humanitarian organization based in Washington, D.C., known as ‘No Greater Love’ conducted a survey on American children asking... Read more
After finding a unique 1890 American flag, it will be on display for the public in honor of Memorial Day. A rare American flag was recently uncovered, that dates all the way back to the 1890’s. Even though it’s slightly faded and has a few tears, the enormous flag is... Read more
A US veteran offers his tips on American flag etiquette. How many rules do you follow? Flying a flag with proper etiquette is important every day of the year, especially on patriotic holidays like Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day. Roger Layton, first vice commander of... Read more
Who are you flying a flag for this Memorial Day? Memorial Day is a holiday dedicated to remembering all US military members and honoring those who sacrificed their life to protect this country. In honor of every US soldier, we want to know who you’ll be remembering this Memorial Day.... Read more
Find out the meaning behind celebrating Memorial Day and plenty of fun and patriotic ways to spend the day. Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? This American holiday, always observed the last Monday in May, is meant to honor all the men and women who have given their lives while... Read more