Rhode Island might be the smallest state in the country, but it still has its own official flag. It consists of a gold-colored anchor encircled by a ring of stars. Below the anchor is the word “HOPE.”  The flag of Rhode Island features a simple design that’s become synonymous with the coastal state. Even if

Do you own an American flag? If so, you should display on Navy Day. Held annually on October  27, Navy Day is an official flag holiday. The U.S. Flag Code recommends displaying the American flag every day of the year. However, it includes a list of days on which it’s particularly fitting to display the

Have you encountered the official Alabama state flag? Like all states, Alabama has its own flag. It features a simple design consisting of a crimson-colored cross. You can find the Alabama state flag displayed in front of countless homes and businesses throughout the Southern state. Even if you’ve seen it, though, there are probably some

Each U.S. state has an official flag — and Wyoming is no exception. The Wyoming state flag, in fact, has been around for over a century. Since then, the design has only been changed a single time. Whether you live in Wyoming or elsewhere, you may have encountered the Wyoming state flag. Countless homeowners and

When displaying the American flag in front of your home or business, you need to ensure that it’s protected from damage. American flags can fray when neglected. Fraying is a common form of damage in which the exterior of the fabric unravels or wears down. All American flags are made of some type of fabric.

The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for protecting and preserving our nation’s coasts. More specifically, it carries out six maritime-related duties: maritime law enforcement, maritime prevention, maritime transportation management, maritime response, maritime security and maritime defense. As a branch of the U.S. military, though, the U.S. Coast Guard has its own flag. What is the

The state of Wisconsin has its own official flag. It’s been around for well over a century, with lawmakers only changing the design a single time. Whether you live in Wisconsin or a different state, you may recall seeing the Wisconsin state flag. The current design features the state’s coat of arms against a blue

Have you seen the flag of the United States Air Force? Originally introduced in the mid-1900s, it’s become synonymous with this branch of the U.S. military. All branches of the U.S. military have their own official flag — and the Air Force is no exception. The flag of the United States Air Force is commonly

While it’s neither a state of the United States nor a sovereign and independent country, Puerto Rico has its own official flag. The Puerto Rico flag has been around for several centuries. Its origins, in fact, are closely linked to Christopher Columbus. Historians believe that Columbus carried the original Puerto Rico flag to the island

Alabama is known for having one of the simplest flags in the United States. As depicted in the adjacent photo, it consists of the St. Andrew’s cross against an all-white field. The St. Andrew’s cross is a crimson-colored cross. It’s essentially a red X that runs diagonally across the four corners of the Alabama state