Half Staff Origins

Half Staff Origins

Many of you may have noticed that the flags have been flown at half-staff in the last week or so,...

Flags and Christmas

Flags and Christmas

The U.S. Flag Code, the official list of rules for civilian flag display, includes a list of holidays when it...

Adding New Stars to the Flag of the Union During the Civil War

Adding New Stars to the Flag of the Union During the Civil War

When Lincoln raised the flag over Independence Hall on Washington’s Birthday in 1861 (See Flag-Post.com article for December 12, 2012),...

The Story of Martyrs and a Confederate Flag

The Story of Martyrs and a Confederate Flag

A few flags have stories that make them famous.  Although it is largely unknown today, one Confederate flag gained wide...

American Flag History

American Flag History

Nothing seems to invoke feelings of freedom and patriotism for American citizens as much as the red white and blue....