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Like the country’s 49 other states, Washington has an official flag. Known as the Washington state flag, it depicts George Washington against a green background. It’s the only state flag featuring an American president, and it’s the only state flag with a green field. Aside from being unique, however, there’s a rich story behind the

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When displaying the American flag outdoors, you’ll typically need to illuminate it. According to the U.S. Flag Code, the American flag should only be displayed from sunrise to sunset unless it’s properly illuminated. You can always take down your American flag before sunset, but doing so every day can be tedious and time-consuming. An easier

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The American flag has used the same iconic design for over a half-decade. In July 1960, the design was changed from 49 stars to 50 stars to reflect the addition of Hawaii as an official state. There are 50 states in the United States, with Hawaii included, (here is a list of states in order

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The American flag has been several nicknames throughout its centuries-old history, one of the most popular being “Old Glory.” From the East Coast to the West Coast, you’ll often hear people referring to the American flag as “Old Glory.” It’s a common nickname that’s almost as old as the American flag itself. While most Americans

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Millions of homeowners and business owners proudly display the American flag. On these residential and commercial properties, the American flag is typically displayed from sunrise to sunset. There are certain historical places in the United States, however, where the American flag is continuously displayed by presidential proclamation and acts of Congress. If you happen to

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There are rules governing how the American flag should be displayed – no matter if it’s nylon, polyester, or cotton. Known as the U.S. Flag Code, it’s a piece of federal legislation that’s nearly a century ago. On June 14, 1923, the first U.S. flag code was drafted. While it has since been revised numerous

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