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NYLON AMERICAN FLAGS
American Flags With Embroidered Stars. SolarMax Technology Resists Color Fading and Bleeding
Recommended For: Majority of Outdoor and Indoor Areas
HEAVY DUTY AMERICAN FLAGS
The Toughest Flag Out There Is A Lasting Investment, Beautifully Embroidered On Two-Ply Polyester Recommended For: Areas With High Winds, Rain or Strong Sun
GIANT FLAGS
Turn Heads and Show Your Love of America With The Largest Flags, Only For The Greatest Patriots! Recommended For: Large Flagpoles, Sports, Parades, Memorials
OUR FLAGS ARE MADE IN THE USA
STATE FLAGS
From Alabama to Wyoming, Nylon SolarMax Flags For All 52 US States.
MILITARY & VETERAN
Flags to Honor Serving and Veteran Men & Women of Our US Military.
NATIONAL FLAGS
Fray and Sun Resistant Nylon Flags. Can't See Yours? We'll Make It!
NAUTICAL SIGNAL
Individual and Full Sets of Signal Flags from Alpha to Zulu.
CUSTOM PRINTED ITEMS
Flags and Banners Customized With Your Business Logo or Name
ISO / IATF
Flags & Banners for a Range of Certifications. Can't Find Yours, We'll Make It!
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External Halyard Flagpoles
Our Most Popular Flagpoles. An Economical and Well Made Choice
Ideal for Business, School, Rural and Some Residential Applications.
Internal Halyard Flagpoles
Premium Flagpoles Offering the Best Aesthetics and Security. Recommended for Municipal, Military, and Government Applications.
Indoor Flagpoles
Recommended For Display Where the Utmost in Quality and Appearance are Desired.
FLAGPOLE TOPPERS
Golden Eagles and Ornaments to Perfectly Finish Your Flagpole and Give It A Special Touch.
SENTINEL™ LIGHTS
The Ultimate 24/7 Lighting Option For Flagpoles - Dazzling Light With No Light Pollution
FLAGPOLE LIGHTS
Solar and Hard Wired Lights to Correctly Light up Your Flag Throughout the Night.
FLAGPOLE HARDWARE
Finishing Touches and Additional Hardware to Keep Your Flag Flying High.
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PREMIUM RESIDENTIAL
The Best Option For Domestic Use, Our Sectional Flagpoles Are Quick-Ship, Lightweight and Tough.
Recommended for: Light Domestic Use, Yards, Driveways etc
EASY INSTALL RESIDENTIAL
Our Telescoping Flagpoles Are Simple To Install, Portable and Have The Widest Range of Finishes.
Recommended for: Beach Days, Cabins, Tailgating, Camping,
WALL MOUNTED RESIDENTIAL
Wall Mounted Flagpoles Are a Perfect Space Saving, Starter Flagpole To Quickly Get Your Flag Flying.
Recommended For: Porches, Store Fronts, Garages, Outhouses, Fences
August 16, 2021 2 min read
Like other national flags, the American flag symbolizes the country and its national values. And there are many surprising facts about the American flag that you probably didn’t learn in school. Take a deep dive into history and expand your knowledge on the flag with these facts!
Many people know the current flag isn’t the flag the country always knew. But what you may not know is that over the years, there have been 27 different versions of the US flag. The stars represent the states, so as new states joined the Union, the number of stars also changed. Something interesting to note is that the version we use today has been the longest-lasting version—it has gone unchanged for 50 years!
The Founding Fathers didn’t decide that red, white, and blue made the perfect color scheme because of aesthetics. Rather, these colors represent important values:
All three colors represent the values for which the Founding Fathers and other members of the new nation fought, so it only made sense that the flag reflected those values.
US Flag Code states that the flag shouldn’t touch the ground, and while this is true, you don’t have to destroy a flag because it touches the ground. But if it gets dirty, you should properly clean it before flying it again. Flag Code also states that the flag should fly high on the flagpole, though there are some exceptions when it may fly at half-staff. For example, during a national tragedy, flying the flag at half-staff represents a state of mourning.
Another thing to note is that you can fly your flag all day and night, so long as you shine a spotlight on it after dusk to keep it illuminated.
Most people believe that Betsy Ross created the first US flag after George Washington made a special request. But we don’t have proof of this occurring. It’s possible that Betsy Ross didn’t sew the first flag, specifically because the tale of her flag didn’t spread until 100 years after its creation.
Many of us have seen famous photos of Neil Armstrong standing beside an American flag on the moon during the first moon landing. However, what you may not know is that this isn’t the only flag standing on the moon! Currently, there are six American flags on the moon.
There are countless surprising facts about the American flag—these are just some of the most interesting. If you’re looking for a new commercial or residential American flag, Federal Flags has flags and flagpoles for sale, so shop with us and find what you need. Fly your flag high and share these fascinating flag facts!
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