Flag Day Through Independence Day Set by Congress as Time to Honor America and Celebrate Public Heritage
Flag Day, observed on June 14, commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in 1777, while Independence Day on July 4 marks the 1776 Declaration of Independence. Both holidays…
Flag Day 2026 Observances Include Display of Flag on Federal Buildings and Public Recitation of Pledge
Flag Day, officially established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 to honor the American flag's adoption on June 14, 1777, symbolizes national unity and patriotism. Observed annually on June 14,…
Peace Officers Memorial Day 2026 Honors Fallen Heroes with Half-Staff Flag Display on Friday, May 15
Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed annually on May 15, honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and…
Flag Day 2026 Ceremony Commemorates Adoption of U.S. Flag with National Proclamation and Public Display Events
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, establishing the United States flag with thirteen red and white stripes and thirteen stars representing the original colonies.…
Patriotic Surge: Americans Display Flags Nationwide to Honor 250 Years of Independence and Beckstrom’s Sacrifice
Two and a half centuries after adopting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Americans are uniting around the Stars and Stripes, celebrating 250 years of sovereignty. This patriotic resurgence features…
Legal Battle Intensifies Over President’s Authority to Fire Fed Board Members Without Clear Cause Amid Flag Proclamations
The article explores whether the President can unilaterally remove Federal Reserve Board members without cause, questioning if such action violates constitutional principles that ensure the Fed's independence. This legal dispute…
Iowa National Guard Soldiers Sergeant Torres-Tovar and Sergeant Brian Receive Half-Staff Tribute in Iowa
On December 13, 2025, Staff Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Staff Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard of the Iowa National Guard were killed in an ISIS attack in Palmyra, Syria. Governor…
New Reflecting Pool Unveiled with “American Flag Blue” Design by President Trump in Washington D.C.
In April 2026, President Donald Trump announced the restoration of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C., featuring a new "American Flag Blue" surface. The project replaced the aging…
US Flag Status Notifications Update Half-Staff Orders for Multiple States Honoring Fallen Personnel
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced updated half-staff flag orders for several states to honor fallen military personnel. These orders reflect the nation’s commitment to remembering those who made…
FlagandBanner.com Press Center Reports Surge in Half-Staff Orders Across Six US States
FlagandBanner.com reports a 250% increase in half-staff flag orders across six US states—Kansas, Massachusetts, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wyoming—over the past quarter. This rise reflects recent events prompting state…