What do Mark Zuckerberg, Albert Einstein and Betsy Ross all have in common, and what does that have to do with the history of Flag Day? Mark Zuckerberg didn’t come up with the original idea for Facebook, he “stole” it from the Winklevoss twins, who contracted Zuckerberg to create an eerily similar website for them. … continue
The American flag has a few nicknames—some call it “the Stars and Stripes,” after its distinguished appearance, or “the Star-Spangled Banner” as an ode to the national anthem. None of these monikers, however, carry the same mix of defiance and reverence as the title originally bestowed upon Captain William Driver’s 17- by 10-foot banner, which… continue
What is the most difficult situation you’ve ever been through? Have you ever had to make a life changing decision that felt like it could only be a lose-lose situation? We all go through difficult situations, but our armed forces often have to sacrifice their lives for the betterment of the American people. That is… continue
The Stars and Stripes has remained relatively unchanged since 1777. Except for an adaptation in 1795 and again in 1818, when two stripes were added and then removed, the flag’s design has only been modified with the addition of stars and the pattern in which the stars are arranged. However, the very first national flag… continue
The Texas Revolution (1835-1836) was the inspiration for the Lone Star State’s earliest flags, including the “Liberty or Death” Troutman Flag. Flown by a company of men from Georgia who came to assist Texas with the Revolution, the flag was first unfurled in what is now Freeport, Texas, and carried to Goliad, where it was… continue