National Capital Flag Blog
Flags, History, and Protocol
Guides to flag etiquette, sizing, care, and repair, plus the history and vexillology behind the flags themselves.
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Guide to Buying Flags for a Building
Buying flags for an agency, school, or commercial building is a standing obligation, not a one-time purchase. Specification, replacement cycles, Flag Code protocol, and the federal sourcing rule.
New Hampshire Statehood Anniversary
Let's Celebrate New Hampshire Statehood! On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire proudly became the 9th state to join the
West Virginia Statehood Anniversary
Celebrating West Virginia Statehood! On June 20, 1863, West Virginia officially became the 35th state to join the Union,
Celebrate Arkansas Statehood
Celebrating Arkansas Statehood! On June 15, 1836, Arkansas proudly became the 25th state to join the Union. Today, we
Happy Statehood Anniversary, Tennessee!
Happy Statehood Anniversary, Tennessee! Today, we celebrate Tennessee, which became the 16th state to join the Union on June
Happy Statehood Anniversary to Kentucky!
Happy Statehood Anniversary to the Bluegrass State! Today, we celebrate Kentucky, which became the 15th state to join the
Wisconsin Statehood
Happy Statehood Anniversary to Wisconsin! On this day in 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state to join the Union.
Rhode Island Statehood
Happy Statehood Anniversary to Rhode Island! Today, we celebrate Rhode Island, which on May 29, 1790, became the 13th
South Carolina Statehood
Celebrating the Palmetto State: South Carolina's 236th Statehood Anniversary! On May 23rd, we raise a glass (of sweet tea,
Minnesota Statehood
Celebrating Minnesota: 166 Years of American Statehood On May 11th, 1858, the land of 10,000 lakes officially became the
Louisiana Statehood
Happy Statehood Anniversary to Louisiana! Today, we celebrate Louisiana, the 18th state to join the United States on April
Maryland Statehood
Celebrating Maryland's Statehood Anniversary Happy Birthday, Old Line State! As the cherry blossoms bloom and the Chesapeake Bay glistens
Maine Statehood
The Pine Tree State Turns 204! Celebrating Maine's Statehood and Unique Character On March 15th, 2024, we celebrate a
Utah Says Hello to New Flag
The Beehive State Gets a Buzzing New Flag Saturday, March 9th, 2024, marks a historic day for Utah as
Vermont Statehood
Happy 233rd Birthday to Vermont! On March 4th, 1791, Vermont officially became the 14th state to join the Union.
Florida Statehood
Happy Birthday to the Sunshine State! Florida officially joined the United States on March 3rd, 1845, becoming the 27th
Ohio Statehood
Happy 221st Birthday, Ohio! Interestingly enough, there are two relevant dates to consider when discussing Ohio's statehood: February 19,
Nebraska Statehood
Happy Birthday, Cornhusker State! March 1st, 2024 marks the 157th anniversary of Nebraska's official entry into the Union on
Oregon Statehood
Happy Statehood Anniversary to the Beaver State! On February 14, 2024, we celebrate the 165th anniversary of Oregon's admission
