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Flags of the Civil War Era: Bonnie Blue

Flags of the Civil War Era: Bonnie Blue

Seven brass tacks about the Bonnie Blue flag In April of 1865, 150 years ago at the time of this writing, the final chapter of the American Civil War was...

Flags of the Civil War Era: Bonnie Blue

Seven brass tacks about the Bonnie Blue flag In April of 1865, 150 years ago at the time of this writing, the final chapter of the American Civil War was...

George Washington — 7 Facts About Number 1

George Washington — 7 Facts About Number 1

Vital Number One George Washington's life is often viewed as the premier example of the ideals of American leadership, sacrifice, and dedication. Born into a Virginia plantation family in 1732,...

George Washington — 7 Facts About Number 1

Vital Number One George Washington's life is often viewed as the premier example of the ideals of American leadership, sacrifice, and dedication. Born into a Virginia plantation family in 1732,...

The Bedford Flag, a Brief History

The Bedford Flag, a Brief History

American enigma The Bedford flag is one of the oldest flags in American history, and one that harbors many secrets since its origin and past use are not well documented....

The Bedford Flag, a Brief History

American enigma The Bedford flag is one of the oldest flags in American history, and one that harbors many secrets since its origin and past use are not well documented....

5 Noteworthy Presidents Day Facts

5 Noteworthy Presidents Day Facts

Presidents Day is a bit of an unsolved mystery in the United States — Here are 5 facts to shed some light on the historical context of the holiday and...

5 Noteworthy Presidents Day Facts

Presidents Day is a bit of an unsolved mystery in the United States — Here are 5 facts to shed some light on the historical context of the holiday and...

Locating Planet X (Pluto)

Locating Planet X (Pluto)

In 1922, Clyde Tombaugh was a midwestern American kid looking for a way to get himself to college. When a hailstorm scuttled his family's farm, a wave of ingenuity set...

Locating Planet X (Pluto)

In 1922, Clyde Tombaugh was a midwestern American kid looking for a way to get himself to college. When a hailstorm scuttled his family's farm, a wave of ingenuity set...

Finding the Correct Secondary Flag Size

Finding the Correct Secondary Flag Size

Flying a second flag on your flagpole? Here are some common flagpole heights and appropriate flag sizes for secondary flags. Additional reasoning below...

Finding the Correct Secondary Flag Size

Flying a second flag on your flagpole? Here are some common flagpole heights and appropriate flag sizes for secondary flags. Additional reasoning below...