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
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
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
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
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
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
The Evolution of the World’s Oldest Flags Flags have always carried layers of pride and recognition, but they just did not appear out of nowhere. The oldest flags in the world are those that, from ancient kingdoms to seafaring nations, took s... Dec 12, 2025
US Army Rangers: The Dogs of War Origins: The Rules of Ranging The story of the US Army Rangers begins in the wild frontiers of colonial America. In 1756, Major Robert Rogers formed a unit of handpicked men—Rogers’ Rangers—to fight i... U.S Army U.S History U.S War History US Army Rangers Dec 11, 2025