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National Fallen Firefighters’ Day has been commemorated in early October for more than 40 years. This is all set to change in 2023. The Fallen Firefighters Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1987, has chosen to move this memorable holiday to May. Why did they change the date of Fallen Firefighters’ Day? This puts the holiday right before Memorial Day, when many firefighters’ funerals are held, providing more people and families the opportunity to participate in eve …

A country's flag has great power. It stands for the citizens, government, or even the current state of affairs. Country flags worldwide have served as symbols of peace and harmony and provided a sense of patriotism and nationalism throughout history. Flags are a great way to establish the mood in any environment, as they can act as symbols for all in attendance. Displaying the world's most recognizable flags side by side provides a scene for everyone to appreciate. A more signifi …

The Beginning of The American Legion In American history, post-war groups are not new. Both armies developed post-war groups after 1861-1865's Civil War. Former Union troops formed the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), and former Confederates formed the UCV (UCV). Both groups advocated for the Republican (GAR) and Democratic (UCV) parties. After the Spanish-American War in 1898, former soldiers founded the American Veterans of Foreign Service, today called Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Un …

Flag.com encourages all citizens to proudly display their American flags on September 4, 2023, when we celebrate Labor Day.Labor Day is often thought to be a celebration of the final days of the summer season. However, Labor Day actually celebrates and honors the contributions of American workers towards our country's strength and prosperity. Labor Day is unique because it honors the accomplishments of the American people in the working class, while other national holidays commemorate victo …

How often do you shop on Amazon? You probably don’t know many people, if any, who don’t shop with this mega-giant e-commerce retailer. The rise in popularity of Amazon is unsurprisingly due to the lure of low prices and fast delivery. Still, things are not always as they appear. In fact, after digging a little deeper, you might find yourself thinking twice before opening your app.Nine Reasons Not to Buy from Amazon:1. It sells counterfeit products. Most users are unaware of this, but most o …

Did you know that roughly 86% of people abandon their shopping carts because of the shipping cost? This number might not be a surprise when big companies like Amazon have built a whole platform on the idea that shipping will be quick, easy, and free. In fact, because of these large retailers, free shipping has become a shopping incentive that has taken over the online retailing world. Unfortunately, this has led the consumer to lose perspective on how expensive shipping can be. But this is …

Not only is the 14th Flag Day, but it's also the birthday of one of America's most trusted institutions: the US Army. This makes June 14th one of the most patriotic days in America. While celebrating our symbol of freedom, we also celebrate the creation of America's oldest military branch - with today being the 247th birthday! “I have, this day, voluntarily enlisted myself, as a soldier, in the American continental army, for one year, unless sooner discharged: And I do bind myself to confor …

Have you ever heard of D-Day? D-Day is a flag flying holiday that marks one of the most important days in history, but what exactly is this holiday, and why do we celebrate it?The HistoryD-day marks the anniversary of when the Allied Forces invaded northern France by landing in Normandy during World War II. This carefully calculated invasion is considered one of the most significant military attacks in history. The attack began on June 6, 1944, which we now refer to as D-Day. 156,000 Allied Forc …

Though Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in the autumn of 1862, it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that the full emancipation was completed. General Gordon Granger announced General Order #3, officially freeing America’s final enslaved people when he arrived in Galveston, Texas. Several theories attempt to explain why the announcement didn’t make its way to Texas and Galveston especially. Some of these theories include: Someone killed the messenger en routeEnslavers didn’t pass a …

The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life. The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world. The fourth fold represents our weaker nature; as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace, as well as in times of war, for His divine guidance. The fifth …