After a decade’s conservation, the flag that inspired the National Anthem returns to its place of honor on the National Mall. By Robert M. Poole for Smithsonian magazine, November 2008 Long before it flew to the moon, waved over the White House or was folded into tight triangles at Arlington National Cemetery; before it sparked [...]
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Last month The Daily Flag received a question about flag precedence, etiquette and protocol, which is routine, but for the event in question, it was not. It was for the “Run for the Fallen,” to the Healing Field Memorial at Patriot Park in Cathedral City, California, sponsored by the Cathedral City Rotary Club and Cathedral [...]
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Posted in Editorial, Flag Photos, History on Nov 12th, 2008
Now would be a good time to sign up for the RSS feed from The Daily Flag. Last week I took a small vacation from The Daily Flag, and during that time I made major business decisions about The Daily Flag and Flags Bay. I will continue to write for The Daily Flag, but I [...]
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Posted in Flag Photos, History, Information on Nov 11th, 2008
From the Department of Veterans Affairs, an overview of Veterans Day. What a remarkable silhouette. Definitely 21st century.
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Posted in Flag Photos, History on Nov 7th, 2008
Did you ever raise your right hand and take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States? If you did, then I know you are forever changed by this act of sacrifice. From Flags Bay and The Daily Flag, we thank you for your dedication and service to our country. Veterans [...]
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