How Much Do You Know the American Flag?2010.04.23. // Accessories, Personal
The American flags is one of the most recognizable flag in the world. Young or adults, anybody can recognize which is the flag of the United States. No one would mistake the flag with stars and stripes. Aside from the color, five pointed stars, thirteen alternating white and blue stripes, what else do we know about the American flag? For sure you already know the nickname for the US flag like Old Glory, Star-Spangled Banner and Stars and Stripes. We also know that US is a powerful country and the US’ official symbol is representing the capabilities and ideals of the country. But did you know that flags are only displayed until it already gets dark? It’s hoisted up in early morning and taken down before dark. They may also be displayed for 24 hours. Also, if any flag is displayed upside-down, then it takes different meaning. In other countries, displaying flags upside down means the country is at war. If it is an American flag that you display upside down, it means you need or that you are in danger.
There are many stores, land based and online selling American flags and as well as different state flags. They also sell other flag accessories like flag case.
