Monthly Archives: April 2017
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Posted: April 28, 2017Read more »
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Posted: April 24, 2017Categories: Patriotic DecoratingRead more »
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Posted: April 20, 2017Categories: American HeritageRead more »
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Posted: April 20, 2017Read more »Memorial Day is just around the bend, bringing with it a time to reflect on those who died in active military service defending our country. For nearly 150 years, we have gathered in the late spring to honor the sacrifice of those who have given their lives to the military services and the defense of our country. Though the first commemorative events weren’t held in the United States until the 10th century, the practice of honoring those who have fallen dates back thousands of years. It dates all the way back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held annual days of remembrance for loved ones each year, including their soldiers.
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Posted: April 16, 2017Read more »
The United States flag holds an important place in American history. The U.S. flag has a history as rich, and almost as long, as the United States itself!
First designed by Congressman Francis Hopkinson and then sewn by seamstress Betsy Ross, our American flag became official on June 14, 1777, with the passage of the first Flag Act. It stated, “Resolved that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” The flag as we know it (apart from a few stars) was prescribed by an Executive Order of June 24, 1912, which standardized the order of the stars and the proportions of the flag.
There is much ceremony surrounding our flag, but we give little thought to flag poles, which are also known as flagstaffs. Here are answers to some of the questions you may have about flag pole height and etiquette, as well as some interesting facts your may never
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Posted: April 12, 2017Read more »Armed Forces Day has been recognized as an official national holiday since 1961. America celebrates Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday of May every year, and in 2017, May 20th is the day to remember. Since Armed Forces Day is not far off, many of us want to find the perfect gift to show our love and support for the U.S. military and their families. Showing support by visiting military air shows and attending patriotic parades it a wonderful way to spend the day. Giving a gift, however, serves as a constant reminder of our American pride all year long.
