The Montford Point Marines: Pioneers of Courage Who They Were The Montford Point Marines were the first African Americans to serve in the Marine Corps. From 1942 to 1949, these men endured segregation, harsh conditions, and skepticism about their a... African American Marines WWII Black Marines World War II Military integration history Montford Point Marines Montford Point North Carolina Segregation in the U.S. Marine Corps Feb 9, 2026
Celebrating Presidents Day Through American Flags History of Presidents Day Presidents Day began as a tribute to George Washington and later evolved into a broader celebration of American leadership. Almost everyone calls it The President's Day but o... Feb 9, 2026 America Flag History
The Harlem Hellfighters: Bravery Beyond the Trenches Who They Were The Harlem Hellfighters were formed in 1916 as the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and became the 369th Infantry Regiment when federalized. Most members were African American men f... 369th Infantry Regiment African American soldiers World War I Black history month Black military history Harlem Hellfighters Henry Johnson Medal of Honor Feb 6, 2026
America’s 250th Birthday: Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future A Nation Forged in Courage Two and a half centuries ago, a group of determined colonists risked everything for the promise of liberty. Their vision created a nation where the rights of individuals wou... Feb 3, 2026
Banners of Democracy: How Flags Inspire Voters During Election Season During the election campaigns flags are everywhere, on rallies and posters, on social media and television. They do not just make spaces pretty. Flags remind people about shared values and duties in a... Feb 3, 2026 National Flags
What the American Flag Means in an Election Year: History, Symbolism, and Civic Unity The Flag’s Role in American Elections Historical Symbol: Since the earliest days of the Republic, the flag has been present at rallies, parades, and polling stations, reminding Americans of our collec... Feb 2, 2026
Why Flag Placement Matters to Governments The role of the government in placing flags is much more than mere decoration. A flag is not just a piece of cloth, it is the symbol of the authority, sovereignty and citizenship. The location of that... Jan 26, 2026 National Flags
Why Athletes Wrap Themselves in Flags After Winning When sportsmen cover themselves with flags when they win, it does not seem planned, but natural. It usually occurs several seconds after victory and before interviews and celebrations. This scene is a... Jan 23, 2026 National Flags
Why Certain Flags Evoke Strong Emotional Reaction Flags are really important to people because our brains are set up to notice symbols. We give meaning to different shapes and colors especially when they represent the groups that we are a part of. Af... Jan 9, 2026 America Flag History
Corporal William J. Archinal: The immigrant who answered America's call In June 1840, a boy was born in Felsberg, a small village in the Grand Duchy of Hesse, Germany. His name was William J. Archinal. He would grow up an ocean away from the nation that would one day call... Jan 7, 2026
Why People Welcome the New Year with Flags Around the World A new year brings a wave of hope, refelction, and immense joy in every part of the world. While fireworks and kisses with loved ones mark the beginning of the new year with joy and hope for new beginn... Dec 26, 2025 America Flag History
The Christmas Truce of 1914: When Flags Stood for Peace Something amazing happened during one of the worst wars ever. It was happening on the Western Front on Christmas Eve in 1914. The flags that showed where the enemy was, just stood there quietly while ... Dec 19, 2025 America Flag History