The Medal of Honor is a U.S. military decoration awarded to armed forces personnel who have distinguished themselves in actual combat by acts of valor. It  was established on July 13, 1862, and National Medal of Honor Day is observed on March 25 each year.

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated for centuries — long before there was a United States of America — but American traditions have kept St. Patrick's Day celebrations in perpetual bloom. From New York City hosting the world's first ever St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 17, 1762) to Chicago's [...]

Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day with growing fervor every year, spending an average of 5.9 billion dollars on St. Patrick's day delights... How can your business reap its share of the benefits?

Eight facts to learn about the National Cherry Blossom Festival For two weeks each year, the Japanese Cherry Blossom trees along the Potomac in Washington D.C. receive national attention. Why? Because, though it is a brief span of time, the Potomac and the Tidal Basin become something of their own national monument for the two weeks [...]

Each year on March 10, we celebrate the return of U.S. troops home from the 1991 Gulf War, also known as Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Kuwait War, First Iraq War, or Iraq War (until this moniker was used to refer to the second war with Iraq in 2003). The World's 8-month War The conflict began in August of 1990 when Saddam Hussein's Iraqi military invaded Kuwait. This action resulted in an immediate response from the global community, which ultimately gave Iraq until January 15, 1991 to withdraw from Kuwait. When it did not, the 35-nation counter-offensive known as Operation...

Read about 7 common misconceptions about the American flag... From Paul Revere's ride, to Betsy Ross, old flag designs, and misconceptions about the Flag Code.

The history of the Bennington flag is widely debated — some reports claim that it was carried by Nathaniel Fillmore at the Battle of Bennington. This is where the flag’s name is derived. Conversely, there are those who believe that the flag was crafted in memoriam 100 years later...

March ushers in the celebration of Red Cross Month. This annual observation started with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943 and has been declared by each president since. Behind one of the most recognized and respected health and humanitarian organizations in the world is the leader who started the movement in the United States, Clara Barton.

In 1922, Clyde Tombaugh was a midwestern American kid looking for a way to get himself to college. When a hailstorm scuttled his family's farm, a wave of ingenuity set him on the path to astronomical immortality...

American enigma

The Bedford flag is one of the oldest flags in American history, and one that harbors many secrets since its origin and past use are not well documented. It is, by today's customs, unusual in shape and design. It is nearly square, measuring 29 x 27 inches, not unlike the painted battle [...]

Presidents Day is a bit of an unsolved mystery in the United States — Here are 5 facts to shed some light on the historical context of the holiday and offer a few fun bits of little-known information about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (since we celebrate their birthdays within a week of each other).

Flying a second flag on your flagpole? Here are some common flagpole heights and appropriate flag sizes for secondary flags. Additional reasoning below...

Super Bowl 55, or “LV” is just around the corner, and if you are like most Americans, you’ve already chosen which team you want to see win. But that’s not all you’ll be doing. Americans have a long history of engagement with the Super Bowl...

The NFL Playoffs are upon us and Super Bowl Sunday is drawing near! On February 13, 2022, two teams will play to determine the best team in the NFL for the 56th time in history. And for the 55th time in history, someone will precede the game with a performance of the Star Spangled Banner...

The performance of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl is one of the most highly anticipated and cherished moments of the year... we figure that these are among the most beloved performances of our National Anthem in Super Bowl history.