American Flags Blog

The Dedication of the Statue of Liberty

The Dedication of the Statue of Liberty

Each year on October 28, we celebrate the anniversary of the Dedication of the Statue of Liberty in 1886 - a gift from the people of France that now resides on...

The Dedication of the Statue of Liberty

Each year on October 28, we celebrate the anniversary of the Dedication of the Statue of Liberty in 1886 - a gift from the people of France that now resides on...

The Battle of Yorktown — End of Our Revolution

The Battle of Yorktown — End of Our Revolution

October 19 is the anniversary of British General Lord Charles Cornwallis' surrender to General George Washington in 1781 to end the Battle of Yorktown and, effectively, the American Revolutionary War.

The Battle of Yorktown — End of Our Revolution

October 19 is the anniversary of British General Lord Charles Cornwallis' surrender to General George Washington in 1781 to end the Battle of Yorktown and, effectively, the American Revolutionary War.

Breaking The Sound Barrier — 10/14/1947

Breaking The Sound Barrier — 10/14/1947

On October 14, 1947, history was made when Charles "Chuck" Yeager, a fearless and determined test pilot, shattered the myth of the impossible by breaking the sound barrier...

Breaking The Sound Barrier — 10/14/1947

On October 14, 1947, history was made when Charles "Chuck" Yeager, a fearless and determined test pilot, shattered the myth of the impossible by breaking the sound barrier...

Navy Day is October 27

Navy Day is October 27

What is Navy Day? Each year, the Navy League of the United States organizes Navy Day celebrations in cities all over the country on October 27. Find out why...

Navy Day is October 27

What is Navy Day? Each year, the Navy League of the United States organizes Navy Day celebrations in cities all over the country on October 27. Find out why...

Apollo 7 — A Pioneering Triumph

Apollo 7 — A Pioneering Triumph

On October 11, 1968, NASA achieved a major milestone in the history of space exploration with the launch of Apollo 7, the first crewed mission of the Apollo program. This...

Apollo 7 — A Pioneering Triumph

On October 11, 1968, NASA achieved a major milestone in the history of space exploration with the launch of Apollo 7, the first crewed mission of the Apollo program. This...

U.S. Naval Academy Opens, 1845

U.S. Naval Academy Opens, 1845

On October 13, we commemorate the opening of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The United States naval Academy in Annapolis is the training ground for midshipmen in...

U.S. Naval Academy Opens, 1845

On October 13, we commemorate the opening of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The United States naval Academy in Annapolis is the training ground for midshipmen in...