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State Flags
Each of the 50 states that make up the United States has their own state flag. While they are all united under the American Flag, the individual flags represent their own ideals as well as Read more...
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American Flag
On January 1, 1776, the Continental Army came under the control of George Washington. In May of that year, Betsy Ross sewed the first American Flag, consisting of 13 stripes, alternating in Read more...
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Flags
The first known flags were those used around 3,000 B.C. in Ancient Greece and Egypt. They were called vexilloids. Today we call vexillology the study of flags. These first flags were carvings Read more...
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Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Antioch Soldier
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. John D. Aragon of Antioch, CA:<br /><a href="http://www.fivestarflags.com/vox/archives/699-guid.html#extended">Continue reading "Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Antioch Soldier"</a>
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Escondido Soldier
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Cody R. Legg, of Escondido, CA:<br /><a href="http://www.fivestarflags.com/vox/archives/698-guid.html#extended">Continue reading "Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Escondido Soldier"</a>
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Los Angeles Soldier: Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez, of Los Angeles, CA:<br /><a href="http://www.fivestarflags.com/vox/archives/697-guid.html#extended">Continue reading "Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Los Angeles Soldier: Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez"</a>
Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Tuesday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, in honor of Army 1st Sergeant Aaron D. Jagger, of Hillsdale, who died August 9 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, August 23.<br /><a href="http://www.fivestarflags.com/vox/archives/692-guid.html#extended">Continue reading "Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Tuesday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq"</a>
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