Have you heard of the Veterans’ Preference Act of 1944? For well over a half-century, it’s helped millions of military veterans secure employment in the civil service industry. Under this federal law, the U.S. federal government is required to give preference to veterans when recruiting and hiring employees. To learn more about the Veterans’ Preference […]

Are you familiar with the Pledge of Allegiance? If you’re like most Americans, you may recall reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in school. In the United States, most public schools, as well as many private schools, have students stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning. With that said, there are other times during […]

Officially beginning on Sep. 1, 1939, World War II is known for being the largest and deadliest war of all time. It encompassed more than 30 countries, resulting in an estimated 70 to 85 million casualties. The U.S. Armed Forces, of course, played a pivotal role in World War II. Below are several facts about […]

Millions of homeowners, as well as business owners, project their patriotic spirit by displaying the American flag in front of their home or business. With its characteristic design consisting of 13 stripes and 50 stars, it’s become synonymous with our country’s values. However, you aren’t required to display the American flag on a conventional flagstaff. […]

Millions of patriotic Americans display the American flag in front of their homes and businesses. Consisting of 50 stars and 13 stripes, the American flag symbolizes our nation’s values. If you’re planning to display the American flag at night, however, you should illuminate it with an exterior light. Improves Visibility Without illumination, no one will […]

It’s not uncommon for clothes sold in the United States, as well as other countries, to feature the American flag. You can find t-shirts, sweaters, jackets, hoodies, pants and even shoes designed with images of the American flag. These patriotic clothes are particularly popular around Independence day, but they are sold and worn during all […]

While the exact number fluctuates on a daily basis, the U.S. Census estimates there to be over 18.2 million military veterans in the United States. To put that number into perspective, about seven in 100 Americans have served in the military. Whether you served in the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or Navy, […]

Have you ever seen an American flag flying halfway up the flagpole? Known as half-mast or half-staff, it’s a common tradition in the United States as well as many other countries. On most days, however, the American flag is displayed all the way at the top of the flagpole. There are instances, however, in which […]

While most people associate the month of November with Thanksgiving, there’s another federal holiday around this time of year: Veterans Day. Held annually on November 11, Veterans Day is designed to honor our nation’s military veterans. If you’re a veteran, you might be surprised to learn that there are several perks available to you, as […]

With Veterans Day less than a month away, there’s no better time than now to familiarize yourself with this federal holiday. Held annually on November 11, it’s intended to honor our nation’s military veterans. Because of its close proximity to the holidays, though, Veterans Day often goes unnoticed by many Americans. You can learn more […]