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...
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.
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...
The 1942 United We Stand Campaign
In July 1942, the Magazine Publishers of America organized nearly 500 publications to dedicate their covers to one message: United We Stand. It remains one of the most coordinated acts...
The 1942 United We Stand Campaign
In July 1942, the Magazine Publishers of America organized nearly 500 publications to dedicate their covers to one message: United We Stand. It remains one of the most coordinated acts...
June 1776 — Where Were We
June – 1776: Moultrie holds Sullivan's Island against the Royal Navy, Jefferson drafts the Declaration in Philadelphia, and Congress votes on independence on July 2.
June 1776 — Where Were We
June – 1776: Moultrie holds Sullivan's Island against the Royal Navy, Jefferson drafts the Declaration in Philadelphia, and Congress votes on independence on July 2.
