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The history of Memorial Day and decorating with flags

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on...

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Play Name That Flag! Win a U.S. Flag!

Play Name That Flag! Win a U.S. Flag! Considering there are hundreds if not thousands of flag designs in the world we aren't ashamed to admit that...

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Winners Circle at the 144th Belmont Stakes

Okay, so you won’t see any of us standing in the Winner’s Circle but you will see one of our most unique products to date!

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Pole Banners: Design for Distance

Light pole banners have become a staple in the marketing and sign industries. They are a great opportunity to reach the public and make them aware of...

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Flag Maintenance Tips: Protecting Your Flags & Banners

Americans are a proud people and our feelings toward Old Glory are no exception to the rule. Sadly, we can’t protect our flags & banners all of the...

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Appliqué! What the heck is an appliquéd banner?

From French, appliqué (pronounced app-la-kay) literally means “that which has been applied.” As an art form, a common example of appliqué is found in...

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