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Who are we? Flags.com is the premier Online Flag Store with the largest selection of top quality American Flags, Country Flags, Indoor and Outdoor Flag Poles, Flag Accessories and more. We opened the doors to our home in 1990 when we installed our first three flagpoles. We started Flags.com in 1999. After September 11, 2001 our business expanded and we outgrew our residence. Since then we've relocated to sunny Delray Beach, FL where our staff helps hundreds of our customers every day. We per …

Federal law stipulates many aspects of flag etiquette. The section of law dealing with American Flag etiquette is generally referred to as the Flag Code. Some general guidelines from the Flag Code answer many of the most common questions:The flag should be lighted at all times, either by sunlight or by an appropriate light source. The flag should be flown in fair weather, unless the flag is designed for inclement weather use. The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown up …

National Poetry Month ContestSubmit a poem about your heritage by April 30th in order to become eligible for the $50.00 gift certificate awarded for the best submission. (Limit one submission per household, one winner only)

Shrouded in history and, to some degree, in the mystery of its creation, historians recounted the story of the American flag many times, yet its symbolism is only partly understood. Initially, the symbol and banner of the thirteen colonies, its form, and colors were chosen not based on rational thought but based on intuition infused by spiritual truth and guidance, which led to a correlation between the flag that America came to call her own and the intentionality of the realms of Spirit whose g …

Date: Every third Monday of FebruaryFirst celebrated: 1879 for government offices only.Converted to Federal Holiday: 1885Honoring: Originally, it was just for Washington's birthday, but Lincoln's birthday has (mostly) been included in the celebration. Some states solely celebrate one.States Celebrating Washington Alone: MA and VirginiaOther Oddities:  Alabama adds in Thomas Jefferson to their President's day, while Arkansas adds Daisy Gatson Bates into their celebration.Washington Fun Fact: …

On March 19, 2012, President Obama proclaimed this day would be National Day of Honor, as a way to remember and honor those who participate in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn, which had begun nine years prior. On this day, we would like to take a moment to thank all of those who fought in those operations and to remember those who lost their lives. Take a moment to offer your support for the support they gave of our country and our right to freedom.To all of those soldiers who too …

When displaying the flags of the states, they should be displayed in the order that they were admitted into the Union. State Date admitted to the Union Delaware December 7, 1787 Pennsylvania December 12, 1787 New Jersey December 18, 1787 Georgia January 2, 1788 Connecticut January 9, 1788 Massachusetts February 6, 1788 Maryland April 28, 1788 South Carolina May 23, 1788 New Hampshire June 21, 1788 Virginia June 25, 1788 New York July 26, 1788 North Carolina N …

That is a part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong. F. Scott FitzgeraldGiven the recent tragedies in Boston, I thought it would be interesting to better understand the psychology behind patriotism. Obviously, there are many directions one can take such a broad and meaningful topic, however, I want to specifically know why disruption in peace triggers an increased sense of American pri …

Though it's important to honor and remember year round, this is a month to make a special point to do so. May was specifically chosen because it holds the largest number of militarily significant days: Loyalty Day (1st), Victory in Europe Day (8th), Armed Forces Day (16th), Military Spouse Appreciation Day (Friday before Mother’s Day), and Memorial Day (last Monday of May). During this month, make a special point to thank someone in service or who has served. Thank them for fighting for you …