http://www.flagbureau.com/flag-blog Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:56:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most of us are likely to recognize the Confederate battle flag as a symbol of the southern United States. Also referred to as the Southern Cross, this flag has some very strong associations. For some, these are positive, but for others, they're quite negative. Some people see ... http://www.flagbureau.com/flag-blog/flags/confederate-flag-popularit-13.php So, you want to fly an American Flag in front of your hame. Good for you! But, what do you need to know about buying the right sized flag with the right materials for outdoors, considering durability and sun exposure? What are your choices for displaying the flag? Here's some ... http://www.flagbureau.com/flag-blog/american-flag/american-flag-pointers-12.php Flag Day is celebrated every June 14. As you might expect, there is an history behind the adoption of Flag Day. Read on for more about how this celebration came about in the ongoing story of Amercana. Flag Day and Its History On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia passed ... http://www.flagbureau.com/flag-blog/american-flag/flag-day-history-10.php You might associate flags with national pride, but that's not all they're for. Lots of people are also deciding to display flags for important occasions and holidays. You can choose from a wide variety of holiday flags, including Easter, Valentine's Day, Christmas and Thanksgiving, not to mention lots ... http://www.flagbureau.com/flag-blog/flags/holiday-flags-11.php The American Flag was originally designed by Betsy Ross, as every school child learns. But, it's unlikely that many know what a tumultuous life she led. She sustained many ups and downs, including three marriages in which her husbands died. For that era, she had a long life, dying at ... http://www.flagbureau.com/flag-blog/american-flag/betsy-ross-life-9.php Flags aren't just for pride in our nations any more - many people are choosing to display a variety of Garden Flags and Banners to liven up their landscaping or for holidays and other special occasions, too. There's really no limit to your imagination for including flags in your garden. ... http://www.flagbureau.com/flag-blog/flags/accessorize-your-landscaping-with-garden-flags-and-banners-8.php