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 fiery [...]
Read Full Post »
On October 20, The Daily Flag linked to this story in The Oregonian. Today there is an update, with some exciting news for vexillologists.
The response to the flag contest redesign has floored us. I quit counting more than a week ago when we already had 1,000 entries. Now, in the final days (deadline is Friday [...]
Read Full Post »
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.
Read Full Post »
Posted in History, Information on Nov 10th, 2008
“Be it Resolved That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one Colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they consist of an equal number of privates as with other battalions, that particular care be taken that no persons be appointed to offices, or enlisted into said [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Editorial, Flag Photos, Information on Nov 3rd, 2008
I love writing for The Daily Flag, but there are other things that I love, so I’m taking a vacation. I’ll be back by November 10.
Flag photo by Alex Richman, of Sidewalk Photography and Alex Richman Photography.
Read Full Post »
