1001 Flags

One has to follow the proper in-ground flag pole installation. This type of flagpole is placed directly in the ground. When this type of flagpole is properly installed, it can withstand wind speed of up to a maximum of 130 mph. As in other home improvement projects, in-ground poles such as those used with feather flags are expected to add on the aesthetic value of your home property.

Wind speed is a critical variable when installing your in-ground flag pole. In order to appreciate the significance of this critical variable, simply hold a fairly sized flag during a windy day and you will immediately discover how critical it is for you to consider the size of the flag and wind blow in the installation of the flagpole. You can verify the diameter size of the flagpole by verifying the sizing charts with your dealer or manufacturer. Read the rest of this entry »

The truth is there is a proper way. If you go to a Memorial Ceremony you will notice that special focus is upon the folding of the American Flag. For years and years people saluted as people stood up with their right hand placed over the heart during the rise of the flag or the pledge of allegiance.

1.)There is also a proper way to lower the flag. People still stand to salute to the flag. As the American Flag is lowered and it is close to the ground, one of the individual will place one hand on each corner of the striped end.

If an American Flag should touch the ground.

Note: The American Flag should never touch the ground. If the flag touches the ground the flag should be burnt. Included with those flags that are to be burnt are torn, soiled, or tattered. The way we burn the flag out of respect would be to give “Old Glory” (American Flag) a proper Burning Ceremony. The American Legion and Boy Scouts burn thousands of flags every year. You can contact one of the two in order to properly dispose of the American Flag. Read the rest of this entry »

Flag Day in the United States is a holiday of honor and national pride, a day to figuratively” rally round the flag.” Flag Day has its origins in the Second Continental Congress. On June 14, 1777, the Congress adopted a flag design, specified as “That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.”

The original use of this design was to serve as the flag carried into battle (the Revolutionary War was still well under way). The flag was first carried in the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777. In these early days of the United States flag, it was displayed on naval ships and eventually became accepted and honored by the new United States citizens and by foreign nationals as well. In 1778 Captain Paul Jones commanded the naval warship “the Ranger” on which the flag was placed. Upon arriving in a French port, the crew of the French naval ships saluted the flag. Read the rest of this entry »

Upon packing for my Memorial Day weekend trip to the beach, I brought along a red-white and blue flag bikini. Why? Well it’s Memorial Day of course and this is my way of showing my patriotism. I thought. Turns out a larger portion than I though (including my dad) find it highly seditious. I even have come it find out that throughout history people have even been arrested for wearing the flag in The United States and even more surprising Brazil has passed laws forbidding the wearing of the flag on most clothing. I really had no idea that by buying this bathing suit (I got it last year at Old Navy) I was making such a political statement. I thought it would be especially cute for the 4th of July.

I find debate over what is legal use of a flag pretty crazy. The U.S. Flag Code, section 4-(d) states: “The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery….” I agree with that- but to be fair I’ve only seen a real flag shirt when Kid Rock wore it as a poncho in Super Bowl 2004. But what do you think Kid Rock was thinking when he put the poncho on? Was it “I am going to try as hard as I can to upset the people of America by disrespecting there flag.”? No, more likely it was something like “I love America and I want everyone to know it.” I think this is the mindset of people who choose to wear clothing with flag patterns. Read the rest of this entry »

Since the American Revolutionary War, the flag has been a symbol of freedom. It represents a nation that fought for independence. It waves over every state capitol and has been raised in every war and battle that our military has fought. It has been the only inspiration for many soldiers who had nothing else to give to survive and win the toughest battles.

During the war of 1812, soldiers raised the huge U.S. flag over Fort McHenry to celebrate a crucial victory over the British. It was this same flag that gave hope to all those who saw it that freedom was strong and that our independence would last. It was this experience that inspired Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner.

In all its glory, the flag continues to represent our independence. While serving over seas in Korea during the 1980s, I recall seeing “Old Glory” flying high over the camp that I was assigned. The site of seeing this flag flying above the camp everyday inspired me to perform my very best as a soldier. It was one of the few things that reminded me that I was an American soldier on foreign soil who represented a free nation. Read the rest of this entry »