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When driving through Iowa, you may recall seeing a flag consisting of blue, white and red vertical stripes. It's Iowa's official state flag. In the center of the white stripe is an eagle carrying a streamer with the phrase "Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain." To learn more about the Iowa [...]

The American flag isn't the United States' oldest flag. While the first version of the American flag emerged in 1777, there was another flag that came before it. Known as the Bedford flag, it's believed to be the oldest flag in the United States. What Is the Bedford Flag? The Bedford flag is a square-shaped [...]

Have you seen the flag of Delaware? It features the state's official coat of arms. In the center of the Delaware flag is a diamond that encompasses the state's official coat of arms. While the Delaware state flag has a simple design, there are probably some things you don't know about it. Below are five [...]

During any given year, over 2 million funerals will take place in the United States. Funeral ceremonies often have different traditions. Many of them, however, involve the use of the American flag. If you've attended a funeral in the past, you may recall seeing the American flag. For well over a century, the American flag [...]

The United States Space Force is the latest branch of our country's military. Created Dec. 20, 2019, its mission is to organize, train and equip the U.S. military with space fighting and defense capabilities. Like all other branches of the U.S. military, the Space Force has an official flag. Below are five fun about the flag of [...]

Have you encountered the flag of Arkansas? Featuring 29 stars with the same red, white and blue color scheme as the American flag, it's commonly displayed throughout the Bear State. Overview of the Flag of Arkansas The flag of Arkansas features the state's name in the center of a diamond. At the top of the [...]

The U.S. Flag Code allows the American flag to be flown at half-staff for certain occasions. On days of mourning, for instance, you may notice the American flag being flown at half-staff throughout the country. Memorial Day is another day on which it's acceptable to fly the American at half-staff. From sunrise to noon, the [...]

Each state in the United States has an official flag. For over a century, Kentucky has recognized a design featuring the Seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky as its official flag. You can see an example of this design in the adjacent image. To learn more about the flag of Kentucky, including its origins and [...]