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The American flag has many nicknames. It’s commonly referred to as the Star-Spangled Banner and Old Glory. The term “Old Glory,” however, also refers to a specific version of the American flag. It was designed in the early 19th century. Like other versions of the American flag, the Old Glory flag featured a set of

Did you know that Reno, Nevada has its own official flag? Located in the northwestern part of Nevada is a large city named Reno. It’s right outside of Lake Tahoe, making it a popular tourist destination. While Reno isn’t the capital of Nevada — Carson City is the capital — it has an official flag.

Alaska was one of the last states to gain statehood. It was added to the United States in 1959. Alaska became an official state during the first part of this year, whereas Hawaii became an official state in the latter part of 1959. Like all states, though, Alaska has an official flag. It features a

The American flag has been around for several centuries. The first American flag was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. Over the years, however, the design has changed. There have been several versions of the American flag, one of which is the Cowpens flag. While the Cowpens flag has since been replaced

The POW/MIA flag has become synonymous with the United States Armed Forces. Also known simply as the POW flag, it symbolizes our country’s commitment to bringing service members who’ve been captured or gone missing. You’ll often find the POW/MIA flag displayed by the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines. With that said, the POW/MIA

The flag of Indiana is prominently displayed throughout the Hoosier state. Whether you live in Indiana, or if you’ve driven through it, you may recall seeing this flag.  It doesn’t feature Indiana’s state seal. Rather, the flag of Indiana features a gold torch that’s surrounded by gold stars. To learn more about the state banner

Do you live in a region that regularly experiences snow during the winter? You can display the American flag outside of your home or business year-round. If it’s snowing, though, you should take some basic precautions to protect it from damage. Exposure to snow can take a toll on your American flag. Snow, of course,

Each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces has its own official flag. The official flag for the U.S. Marine Corps, for instance, consists of an eagle sitting atop a globe with an anchor through the center. You’ll often see this flag displayed at the U.S. Marine Corps ceremonies. To learn more about the U.S. Marine

It may not be an official state, but Washington, D.C. has its own flag. As shown in the adjacent photo, it features three red stars at the top and two horizontal bars at the bottom, all of which are placed on a white background. When driving through the country’s capital, you’ll probably see it. Many

The American flag hasn’t always featured the same design. Since its creation in the 18th century, it’s gone through numerous changes. Each additional state, for instance, resulted in a new star added to the American flag. The current American flag, of course, features 13 stripes and 50 stars, the latter of which represents the Country’s