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Prior to the 20th century, all acts dictating the regulation of the American flag were created by Congress. In 1912, President Taft established proportional regulations and the precise arrangement for all future US flags. Eisenhower made modifications in 1959 to reflect the addition of Alaska and Hawaii to the nation. Without the accumulation of new states, we assume that no president will be able to pass new legislature regarding the flag on their own. In 2006, President George W. Bush signe …

A: The flag of Denmark has been used continuously since January 1st, 1625.  The current design of a white Scandinavian cross on a red back ground was adopted in 1625 and its square shape in 1748. In Denmark it is known as the 'Dannebrog' or 'Danish cloth'. Although Denmark was never part of the Roman Empire, similar designs were used by the Empire to represent provinces, as the white cross is symbolic of Christianity.Other countries that use this Scandinavian or Nordic cross are&nb …

Thank you to all the veterans who have put their lives on the line for our freedom. Although it should be every day, today we set aside to ensure that you get the recognition that you deserve. Every day you are putting yourself out there and we thank you. You risk yourself for the good of all of us. You are the true heroes of America. Thank you for your service!

Flags.com is proud to announce a new monthly feature on our blog. We want to highlight a different person or organization who is making a difference in the world using the powerful symbols of flags. For the inaugural post, we are highlighting the good that Jeff Parness has been doing. We were in the audience when the National Independent Flag Dealers Association presented the George Washington Award to Parness for his work on the National 9/11 Flag.Jeff Parness was a software venture capitalist …

This year marks the 128th year of an official Labor Day. The United States is ranked 29th best for a work/life balance. Although there have been improvements, it is sad that on a day that we celebrate workers, we are still doing so poorly with that balance. In honor of these facts, here are some tips to alleviate stress from the job: Start your work day off by making a list. Prioritize what you need to get done versus what you would like to accomplish. Manage your time. If yo …

School starting means fall is almost here! Check out some cool fall house flags that you can fly to welcome the season with!Welcome this year's harvest with this decorative flag! $16.50                                                            Enjoy early fall by flying this banner full of flowers and food! $24.50    &nb …

On August 7th we make it a special point to honor those who have been awarded the Purple Heart. These service men and women were wounded or killed on or after April 5, 1917 in pursuit of our freedom. They have gone above and beyond what normal duty calls for in combat. While they should be honored each and every day, the 7th is a day to take an extra moment to thank them and honor them. We encourage everyone to take a minute of their day to reflect upon what the honorees have done us and …

56 men forever changed the course of American history with the Declaration of Independence 239 years ago!  We can thank them and the multitude of individuals who have fought to preserve the freedom we as a nation took for ourselves on that fateful day!In order to further honor them in your celebrations, we hope you will purchase you party supplies and food from companies who sell American made products. Here are some suggestions:Breyer's Ice CreamDixie plates, cups, and napkinsFrench's Must …

California Bans Confederate FlagCalifornia enacted a new law this year- government agencies will not be able to sell or display the Confederate flag unless it is used for educational or historical purposes. Because it is considered to only apply in formal government dealings, it is not considered a violation of the first amendment right to free speech. During the discussion on the proposed bill, the meaning of the Confederate flag was debated. Is it a historical flag that’s important to …

WESTLAW BULLETINU.S. Supreme CourtJune 17, 2011Education: Constitutionality of state law mandating recitation of Pledge of Allegiance in public school classrooms - Certiorari DeniedDenying certiorari, the United States Supreme Court has let stand a First Circuit decision that the New Hampshire School Patriot Act, which requires the state's public schools to set aside a time during each day for a voluntary, teacher-led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, does not violate the Establishment Cla …