The Fourth of July is right around the corner. On Independence Day, people across the country will be firing up their grills and lining up their hamburgers and hot dogs. After these fun-filled barbecues, families, neighbors and towns will wait for evening to fall so that they can head for the nearest fireworks display. The… continue
This year, like every year since 1890, Pasadena California will see brightly color floats, marching bands, equestrian units and all the pomp and circumstance that the United States can muster. The Rose Parade is a celebration and a welcoming of the new year, and with it, new possibilities and new beginnings. Parade floats are adorned with… continue
Gettysburg Flag Works is just a skip and a hop (over the Hudson River) from Albany, the capital city of the State of New York. For that reason, just a month ago, we were called in to assist on a news story relating to one design element in the state flag. The story goes, that… continue
Ah, the question we get all the time. Which is correct, half-staff or half-mast? The answer is a little more complicated than the question suggests. According to Wikipedia, the term half-mast goes back to the 17th Century, although it’s not specific about where that was found. It is, however, the term used in nearly all… continue
Today is Veterans Day. It’s both a happy day and a sad day. It’s a day to remember those who’ve fought and died for our Country, but mostly a day to celebrate the fine men and women who’ve come home from battle and walk amongst us. For me, it’s pretty easy to keep our American… continue