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Displaying an American flag proudly at your home or business is a great way to show patriotism. The stars show 50 states and the stripes symbolize 13 original colonies, making the flag a symbol of freedom and independence. But what if the flag touches the ground? To honor the flag and what it stands for, [...]

The American Flag is deeply rooted in our country's past. When the Declaration of Independence was signed in July 1776, the Continental Colors flag was shown to symbolize our break from Great Britain. But guess what? This flag wasn’t America’s official one. It took the Flag Resolution of 1777 for the Continental Congress to approve [...]

Veterans Day Parades Free Admission to National Parks Say 'Thanks' to Veterans Veterans Day Concerts Held annually on November 11, Veterans Day is a nationally recognized public holiday that's intended to honor veterans of the U.S. military. According to the Census Bureau, there are approximately 21.8 million veterans living in the United States. These brave [...]

Do you work for the government? Maybe at the post office, courthouse, or Health and Human Services? Well, good news! You might snag an extra day off next month. On November 11, the United States proudly celebrates Veterans Day. This special holiday honors the countless U.S. military veterans who’ve given so much for our freedoms. [...]

Most Americans know about Independence Day, but there's a lesser-known holiday called Patriots' Day. When is Patriots' Day celebrated? Patriots' Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday in April. It marks the first clashes between the United States and Great Britain. Separately, we set aside September 11th every year for Patriot Day - [...]