Monthly Archives: August 2017
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Posted: August 25, 2017Categories: American HeritageRead more »Americans owe a great deal of gratitude to veterans who have served in foreign wars to defend the United States and its interests. Thanks to the sacrifices of these brave men and women who show their allegiance to the American flag, we get to enjoy the freedoms that we have in the United States. To show our gratitude, our society thanks veterans through organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, which has many independent posts across the country.
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Posted: August 18, 2017Read more »
Our company, Americanflags.com, was founded immediately after 9/11, and we’ve been selling American-made flags to proud patriots ever since. We pride ourselves on selling flags for any type of use, using only the finest quality materials and accessories.
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Posted: August 15, 2017Categories: American HeritageRead more »
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Posted: August 08, 2017Read more »
Until the War of 1812, the primary function of the American flag was to identify ships and forts. The flag didn’t attract the reverence of the public. It wasn’t until Francis Scott Key wrote a song glorifying it that the flag took on symbolic meaning to Americans. The sight of the flag rallied Key and his fellow prisoners.
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Posted: August 03, 2017
People and nations keep relics, and these relics connect us to our own lives, our family’s experiences, and our nation’s history. These connections help form, in Lincoln’s words, the “mystic chords of union” which tie us together. Powerful connections are made with historical American flags. They remind us of key events in our nation’s life. Like a 21-gun salute, here are 21 places you can experience these important symbols of the American experience.Read more » -
Posted: August 01, 2017Read more »
