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
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 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
America's 250th Anniversary: Celebrating a Quarter Millennium of Freedom This isn't just another birthday. It's a quarter millennium of a bold experiment in self-governance, individual liberty, and the belief that all people are created equal. It's 250 years of triumph and... Oct 27, 2025
America at 250: How Government and Flags Have Transformed Together As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, it's remarkable to reflect on how dramatically both our government and our flags have evolved. At Baldwin Flag Company, a family business operating si... America 250th anniversary American flag symbolism U.S. flag history history of U.S. government Oct 6, 2025