Do you know the definition of “vexillology?” If you overheard a discussion between two vexillologists (and we’re sure there are at least two of them) it would likely sound like a conversation in some strange alien language. Well, hold on to your seat, folks--because we’re about to give you a lesson in vexillology, the scientific study of flags.
Topics: American flag, flag facts, flag terms, flag repair, U.S. flag, flag history, USA flag, flag parts, flag anatomy, gonfalon, vexillology
Topics: applique, American flag, U.S. flag, flags, national flags, U.S. Flags, outdoor flags, vexillology, applique flags, Flag Display, flag, retiring a flag, US Flag Facts
Did you know that the current 50 star design of the United States flag has lasted longer than any other design in U.S. history? Essentially this is because we have not added a new state to our great country since the addition of Hawaii on August 21, 1959. Luckily, Robert Heft the designer of the 50 star U.S. flag has already designed a 51 star flag so if we ever choose to add another state we’ll be good to go! Learn more flag facts below!
Topics: american history, American flag, flag facts, U.S. flag, flag history