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Ever heard the U.S. Navy has its own official flag? The flag shows the seal of the U.S. Department of Navy above a yellow banner with the words "United States Navy." Its design is simple yet charming. Maybe you’ve seen it, but do you know everything about it? Let's dive into five amazing facts about [...]

Armed Forces Day, celebrated on the third Saturday in May, recognizes the brave men and women serving in the military. Unlike Veterans Day, which honors veterans, and Memorial Day, which honors servicemembers who lost their lives, this special day appreciates everyone who has served or is currently serving. Given its importance, flying the American flag [...]

Burning the American flag might seem wrong. The flag represents our nation's values and everything it stands for. It deserves the utmost respect. According to the U.S. Flag Code, it should never touch anything beneath it. Even though burning the flag often seems unethical, there's one exception: a flag-burning retirement ceremony. Overview of Flag-Burning Retirement [...]

Each of the 50 U.S. states has their own official flag. You can often see these flags flying in front of state buildings and city halls. Sometimes, state flags hang next to the American flag for an even more patriotic look. But even if you think you know your state's flag well, some of these [...]