American Flags Blog
National Purple Heart Day
What began as the Badge of Military Merit, originating with George Washington in 1782, has evolved into the Purple Heart award that we know of today. To date, the United...
National Purple Heart Day
What began as the Badge of Military Merit, originating with George Washington in 1782, has evolved into the Purple Heart award that we know of today. To date, the United...
Happy Birthday United States Coast Guard
On August 4 each year, we celebrate the founding of the United States Coast Guard. A direct carry-through from the Revenue Marine, the United States Coast Guard is the oldest...
Happy Birthday United States Coast Guard
On August 4 each year, we celebrate the founding of the United States Coast Guard. A direct carry-through from the Revenue Marine, the United States Coast Guard is the oldest...
Signing the Declaration of Independence — Augus...
On August 2, 1776, the last necessary signature was finally added and the Declaration of Independence. Here's the story of one of history's most influential documents...
Signing the Declaration of Independence — Augus...
On August 2, 1776, the last necessary signature was finally added and the Declaration of Independence. Here's the story of one of history's most influential documents...
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day honors American service personnel involved in the Korean War. It is observed on July 27 each year, and is usually accompanied by a presidential...
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day honors American service personnel involved in the Korean War. It is observed on July 27 each year, and is usually accompanied by a presidential...
1969 Moon Landing — The First Man on the Moon
As of this writing, the United States is the only country to have crew members walk on the Moon — in fact, we did so six times between 1969 and...
1969 Moon Landing — The First Man on the Moon
As of this writing, the United States is the only country to have crew members walk on the Moon — in fact, we did so six times between 1969 and...
Viking 1 — The First Mars Lander
Launched by NASA in 1975, Viking 1 became the first successful spacecraft to land on Mars — read the full story here.
Viking 1 — The First Mars Lander
Launched by NASA in 1975, Viking 1 became the first successful spacecraft to land on Mars — read the full story here.
