Old Glory at the Center of New State Efforts to Crack Down on Foreign-Made Imports
In 2023, less than 5% of products bearing the American flag label were actually made in the United States, according to a federal trade report. This discrepancy has led several…
Minnesota’s New Law Requires U.S. Flags Sold in Stores to Be American-Made
Only 15 percent of U.S. flags sold in Minnesota stores are made in the United States, leading state legislators to enact a law requiring all flags sold in Minnesota to…
American Flag Manufacturing Fight Heats Up in State Capitols Over “Made in USA” Rules
Nearly 70 percent of American flags sold in the U.S. are imported or assembled overseas, contradicting consumer expectations that these patriotic symbols are domestically made. This discrepancy has sparked intense…
Controversy Erupts Over Trump Plan to Criminalize Flag Desecration With New Enforcement Push
Former President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aims to intensify enforcement against American flag desecration, sparking fierce debate. Supporters argue the move is essential to uphold national respect and patriotism,…
Half-Staff Alerts Prompt New Wave of American Flag Displays at Federal Sites and Memorials
Federal sites and memorials in the U.S. have experienced a 40 percent rise in American flag displays at half-staff during alerts over the past year, highlighting increased national focus on…
Patriotic Display in Iowa Sends Traveling American Flag Over State Capitol in Emotional Tribute
On March 9, 2026, a traveling American flag was carried above the Iowa State Capitol dome in Des Moines, symbolizing nearly two centuries of national unity since the flag first…
Social Media Reaction Surges After American Flag Incident at Protest Stirs Political Debate
At a recent crowded protest, a bystander recorded a tense moment when an American flag was forcefully taken from a demonstrator, sparking widespread outrage and heated social media debates. The…
Flag Day 2026 Build-Up Spurs New Ceremonies, Parades, and Community Flag-Raising Events
Flag Day 2026, observed on June 14, marks the adoption of the United States flag in 1777. As the day approaches, communities nationwide are revitalizing celebrations with new parades, ceremonies,…
Military Families Share Emotional Stories Behind Folding the American Flag at Homecoming Ceremonies
As the sun set, Sarah Jensen carefully folded a worn American flag, following the precise steps taught by her late Marine Corps veteran father. Each fold honored sacrifice and reunion,…
State Capitol Raises Huge American Flag for Patriotic Ceremony Marking National Flag Week
At dawn, a crowd gathered at the State Capitol as a massive American flag was raised, its vibrant colors shining under a clear sky. The event marked National Flag Week,…