Monthly Archives: December 2016
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Posted: December 31, 2016Categories: American HeritageRead more »
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Posted: December 27, 2016Categories: Patriotic DecoratingRead more »
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Posted: December 22, 2016Read more »
The Christian flag is regularly displayed outside of buildings and churches, and in classrooms, but few realize its important history and significance dating back to hundreds of years ago. The flag is typically seen and used in Latin America, North America, and Africa, and it represents Christianity and its community and values.
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Posted: December 19, 2016Categories: Military History and FlagsRead more »
Since the 1700s, the United States Army has been an extremely valuable and necessary part of the United States of America. The Army’s principal duty is to fight in military occupation as well as battles occurring on land.
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Posted: December 16, 2016Categories: State Flag InformationRead more »
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Posted: December 15, 2016Categories: American HeritageRead more »
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Posted: December 13, 2016Read more »
Since the birth of our great nation, the American flag has gone through many changes and designs and, though the first president was elected in 1789, there wasn’t an official flag for the Commander in Chief until 1882. Congress then declared that the president was the commander of the army and navy and, with this designation, they needed flags to denote the president’s presence.
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Posted: December 10, 2016Categories: American Flag HistoryRead more »
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Posted: December 07, 2016Categories: American HeritageRead more »
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Posted: December 02, 2016Read more »
When you see a flag flying at half-mast, it is natural to wonder, “Who passed away?” Typically, the American flag is flown at half-staff when someone has died, as a mark of respect, but it can also mean distress, to be in mourning, or, in some cases, a salute. This custom traces back to 1612 and an ill-fated mission.
