Tall flags are used in team competitions for high school and collegiate high school drill teams and color guard performers. Different categories are judged, including high flags and short flags, with specific rules for each. The use of flags enhances team performance and is judged on how they are handled. Tall flags refer to a […]
The US flag on the moon was made of nylon and was likely purchased from Anin & Co., which manufactured flags sold by Sears and in the government stock catalog. A special flagpole was designed for astronauts to install and lock into place. While the U.S. flags placed on the moon by NASA astronauts weren’t […]
Nautical flags are used for signaling between ships and land, with an internationally recognized code of signals. They are also used for dressing ships and come in bold block patterns and high color visibility. A set of 26 flags represents the Roman alphabet, numbers, response, and substitute flags. The flags contain abbreviated messages and codes […]
The Red Flags Rule requires financial institutions and creditors to have a program in place to prevent identity theft. The program must include identifying red flags, detecting them, taking action, and updating the plan regularly. The rule covers a wide range of creditors, including veterinarians and accountants. The Red Flags Rule is an identity theft […]
Nebraska’s state flag was designed in 1925 and adopted in 1963. It features the Great Seal of the State of Nebraska on a blue background, depicting scenes of agriculture, industry, trade, and expansion. Advertisers are prohibited from using the flag for promotion, and it must be flown below or to the left of the US […]
The Utah state flag was designed by the Utah State Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1903. It was not officially adopted until 1911 due to legal and design errors. In 1913, the flag was accidentally redesigned and adopted by the legislature. A mistake was made in 1922 and has been present […]
The Massachusetts state flag used to have a green pine tree on one side, but now it has a blue and gold coat of arms on both sides. The coat of arms includes a Native American, a white star, and a motto about seeking peace through freedom. Today, the Massachusetts state flag is identical on […]
The US Flag Code governs the display of the American flag, including when it should be flown at half-mast. The President and state governors can issue orders for this, and it is usually done to mourn prominent political figures. The flag is raised to the top of the pole before being lowered halfway, and then […]
The American flag is worn backwards on the right shoulder of a soldier’s uniform to look like it’s waving in the breeze as the soldier moves forward. The rule dates back to the early days of the military. The American flag is always given pride of place and is never dipped in salute. Army regulation […]
Images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera show that five of the six American flags planted on the moon during the Apollo missions are still upright, but their condition is unclear. The missing flag was brought down by the Apollo 11 lunar module explosion. The flags may have disintegrated due to the harsh lunar climate. […]
Promotional flags come in various shapes and layouts, including triangle and teardrop, and can be made from different materials for one-time or repetitive use. They are used by car dealerships, corporations, and non-profit organizations to attract sales events and direct traffic. Flags can be referred to by common names, such as pennant flags and antenna […]
