Abraham Lincoln on the American Flag
Standing as I do, with my hand upon this staff, and under the folds of the American flag, I ask you to stand be me so long as I stand by it. - Abraham Lincoln [...]
American Flag Etiquette
The American Flag has its own code that describes how it should and should not be used. Here are guidelines for how to properly display and take care of your American flag. FLAG DOs Universal Custom of Displaying the flag The American flag should be flown on stationary flagstaffs, in an open area, on buildings [...]
What Causes American Flags to Fade? Here’s What You Should Know
What Causes American Flags to Fade? American flags aren't immune to fading. While available in a variety of materials, they can lose their original depth of color over time. Rather than featuring bright red and white horizontal lines, for instance, an American flag may feature duller red stripes and faded blue canton. What causes American [...]
The Correct Way to Clean a Nylon American Flag – so it lasts longer
What material is your American flag made of? While they all feature the same design consisting of 50 white stars and 13 red-and-white horizontal stripes, American flags are available in different materials. Some of them are made of cotton, whereas others are made of nylon. If your American flag falls under the latter category, you [...]
What is the Marine’s ASVAB Test?
Thinking about enlisting in the United States Marines Corps? Consisting of more than 182,000 active personnel, it's one of the largest branches of the Unites States armed forces. Classified as a component of the Department of Navy, marines serve on Navy ships with the goal of protecting bases, embassies and U.S. interests throughout the world. [...]
