Memorial Day is a time of patriotism for many. That means displaying a clean, crisp American Flag in locations like cemeteries and homes, but what is the etiquette in doing so? The federal holiday on ...
The flag of the United States has had several different nicknames over the years. “Stars and Stripes” and “Old Glory” are two of the names the flag has had since the initial flag was adopted in 1777.
If you're putting a flag up, here are a couple of things to remember: 1. Traditional guidelines call for displaying the flag in public only from sunrise to sunset. Sunset right now is around 8:30 p.m.
On June 14, we will not only be saluting the Army's 250th year with President Donald Trump's military parade in downtown Washington, D.C., we will also be celebrating America's symbol of freedom: the ...
OREM, Utah — While it might be obvious for some people, not everyone is aware that there is a specific way to retire the American flag. Saturday morning, veterans met at Ready Gunner shooting range in ...
For more than three months the American flag at the La Plata County baseball concession building waved its tattered and torn fabric for all to see; our citizens and tourists alike. I had high hopes, ...
Councilman Roy Christensen was a Boy Scout and a military officer. So he noticed right away that the American flag and the city flag were not being displayed properly in Lincoln's City Council ...
Memorial Day, the federal holiday honoring people who have died while serving in the United States military, is Monday. Ceremonies and parades take place across Greater Cincinnati to recognize the ...