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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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US Flag Etiquette: What the Flag Code Actually Says
A plain, sourced guide to US flag etiquette: display hours, weather, half-staff, multiple flags, and the myths worth dropping. Cited to 4 U.S.C. Chapter 1.
Delaware Statehood
Happy Statehood Anniversary to Delaware! Delaware proudly earned its moniker as "The First State" after being the first of
A Day of Infamy
A Date Which Will Live in Infamy: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7 holds a solemn place in
Illinois Statehood
Celebrating Illinois Statehood! On this day in 1818, the Land of Lincoln officially became the 21st state in the
North Carolina Statehood
North Carolina Statehood Anniversary North Carolina became the twelfth state on November 21, 1789, when the General Assembly convened
Thanksgiving 2023
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Just a quick note: Our office will be closed Nov 23rd and 24th as we celebrate
Oklahoma Statehood
Happy 116th Statehood Anniversary to the Sooner State! Oklahoma became the 46th state on Nov 16, 1907. Oklahoma's state
Washington Statehood
Washington Statehood Day! On November 11th, 1889, Washington became the Union's 42nd state. Washington, aka the Evergreen State, is
Montana Statehood
Happy Montana Statehood Day! On November 8th, 1889, Montana officially became the 41st state of the USA. Today, we
South Dakota Statehood
Happy Statehood Anniversary to South Dakota! On this day in 1889, South Dakota became the 40th state of the
North Dakota Statehood
Happy Statehood Anniversary to North Dakota! North Dakota became the 39th state of the United States when it was
Nevada Statehood
Happy Statehood Anniversary to Nevada!Did you know that Nevada officially became a state on October 31, 1864? Let's take
The Significance of Flag Day in America
The Significance of Flag Day in America Flag Day, celebrated on June 14th each year, is a day dedicated
Flag Etiquette
American Flag Etiquette and Display Guide: Respecting the Stars & Stripes This guide details the proper way to display
Famous Moments in American Flag History
Meaning Behind the Stars and Stripes The American flag has witnessed many famous moments in the nation’s history. One
Meaning Behind the Stars and Stripes
Meaning Behind the Stars and Stripes The stars and stripes on the American flag have deep symbolic meaning. The
Evolution of American Flag Design
Evolution of American Flag DesignThe design of the American flag has evolved over the years, reflecting the changing nature
Unfolding the Stories Behind the Stars and Stripes: A Journey through the Flags of America
Unfolding the Stories Behind the Stars and Stripes: A Journey through the Flags of AmericaStep into a world of
Fox & Friends visits National Capital Flag
Todd Piro of Fox & Friends tours National Capital Flag National Capital Flag received a special feature
