Category Archives: American Flags

Independence Day Gear from the VFW Store Online

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If you need an American Flag, flag accessories, Military hats, cool T-shirts, or any type of patriotic gear, check out the VFW Store online first. Every VFW Store purchase helps our Veterans, Military, and their families.

<<In honor of Independence Day, the VFW Store is offering this very patriotic Apron and Oven Mitt for only $21.95 (a savings of 10%)!

If you are planning to BBQ, then grab one of these nifty 5-pc Bamboo BBQ Roll-up Sets.  to neatly tote all the tools you’ll need for brushing meat, flipping burgers, and cleaning the grill>>

Call me when the food’s ready!  In the meantime, I’ll be doing my Christmas shopping early at the VFW Store online!

Independence Day is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to rally in support for our military, veterans and their proud families.

If predictions hold true, we’ll welcome thousands of new veterans home in the months ahead.

How will our country care for these new veterans when the current VA workload already stands at more than 1 million claims? I’m calling on you to join me in supporting VFW’s Independence Day Drive.

Please help VFW raise $25,000 by July 1 to provide a network of helping hands for America’s heroes in the coming months.

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The National Flag Day Foundation’s Americanism Center

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If you’re a Yankee Doodle Dandy like me, then you’re going to love the National Flag Day Foundation.  Located in Waubeka, WI on former “school grounds”, the National Flag Day Foundation is keeping Flag Day Observance alive by getting America‘s youth involved.

In 1995 the National Flag Day Foundation built what they call the “Americanism Center” that contains a museum, a commemorative courtyard, and (my personal favorite) an “Avenue of Flags“.

Along side each fringed flag is a political , economic, and military history of our great country. The National Flag Day Foundation also utilizes the Avenue of Flags as a teaching tool for school groups that are invited to tour the facilities free of charge.

The balance of their building is occupied by Scouts, American Legion, 4-H groups, the Lions Club, and senior citizens. It is open continuously and there is no charge for using the facilities.

The whole museum is open to the public anytime by request at:

(262) 692-2385 *or* (262) 692-2811.

Buy your American Flag from the VFW Store Online

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Flag Day: Information, Fun, Food, Crafts, & Music!

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Flag Day is celebrated each year on June 14th.  The first official Flag Day was celebrated in 1877, and Congress made it an annual observance in 1949 by resolving that “The 14th day of June of each year is hereby designated as Flag Day”.  Americans celebrate Flag Day in different ways, most commonly by flying or displaying the American flag. 

Here are some suggestions and ideas of fun things that you can do on June 14th to celebrate Flag Day, and a whole bunch of websites that can help! 

1) Have a barbecue. 

Decorate your home or backyard with red, white, blue, and yellow ribbons. Display or hang your American Flag on your front porch, door, balcony, deck, or window.  Cook some hot dogs and hamburgers to share with your guests, and make Flag Cake, Uncle Sam Hat Cake, or Stars & Stripes cupcakes! 

2) Listen to or sing Patriotic Songs!

America the Beautiful: Listen | Lyrics
Battle Hymn of the Republic: Listen | Lyrics
God Bless the USA: Listen | Lyrics
God Bless America: Listen | Lyrics
My Country ‘Tis of Thee: Listen | Lyrics
Stars and Stripes Forever: Listen | Lyrics
Star Spangled Banner: Listen | Lyrics
Yankee Doodle: Listen | Lyrics
This Land is Your Land: Listen | Lyrics

3) Get “Crafty” with the kids, and think Patriotic!

   *Patriotic Sun Visor, *Patriotic Mail Box, *Suncatcher U.S. Flag, *Patriotic Flower Pot or Candy Dish, *Patriotic Wind Sock, *Stick Flag, *String of Stars, *Patriotic Pebble, *Lincoln Penny Pendant (a Patriotic Necklace to wear), *Freedom of Expression T-Shirt, *Patriotic Tattoos, *Patriotic Caps,  *Patriotic Pinwheel

Nation of Patriots “Patriot Tour” Motorcycle Run with the American Flag

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This post is dedicated to all of my fellow motorcycle enthusiasts! I encourage all of you to participate in this annual event that’s carrying the American Flag across the United States and it’s coming soon to the Harley-Davidson Dealership near you!

“Again, with the help of many thousands of proud Americans, the Patriot Tour and the American Flag will end right back in Wisconsin on the Saturday before Labor Day during the Wisconsin Bike Rally.  You can view the schedule and many more details below.  If you would like to help carry the flag please

contact us right away!“

2011 Patriot Tour

STARTING: Saturday, May 28 Wisconsin

 Monday, May 30: Hoosier Harley-Davidson Elkhart, IN Tuesday, May 31: Battle Creek Harley-Davidson Battle Creek, MI Wednesday, June 01: Toledo Harley-Davidson Toledo, OH Thursday, June 02: Roeder Harley-Davidson Monroeville, OH Friday, June 03: Western-Reserve Harley-Davidson Mentor, OH Saturday, June 04: Harley-Davidson of Erie Erie, PA Sunday, June 05: Harley-Davidson of Jamestown Falconer, NY Monday, June 06: American Twin Harley-Davidson Corning, NY Tuesday, June 07: Ithaca Harley-Davidson Ithaca, NY Wednesday, June 08: Southern Tier Harley-Davidson Binghamton, NY Thursday, June 09: Spitzie's Motorcycle Center Colonie, NY Friday, June 10: McDermott's Harley-Davidson Fort Ann, NY Saturday, June 11: Granite State Harley-Davidson Lebanon. NH Sunday, June 12: Heritage Harley-Davidson Concord, NH Monday, June 13: Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester,  NH Tuesday, June 14: Big Moose Harley-Davidson Portland, ME Wednesday, June 15: Paramount Harley-Davidson Everett, MA Thursday, June 16: Precision Harley-Davidson Pawtucket, RI Friday, June 17: Bridgeport Harley-Davidson Bridgeport, CT Saturday, June 18: Harley-Davidson of New York (Queens) New York, NY Sunday, June 19: Barb's Harley-Davidson Mt Ephraim, NJ Monday, June 20: Harley-Davidson of Washington Ft. Washington, MD Tuesday, June 21: Harley-Davidson of Washington Ft. Washington, MD Wednesday, June 22: Groves Winchester Harley-Davidson Winchester, VA Thursday, June 23: Shenandoah Harley-Davidson Staunton VA Friday, June 24: Roanoke Harley-Davidson Roanoke, VA Saturday, June 25: Cole Harley-Davidson Bluefield, WV Sunday, June 26: Harley-Davidson of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Monday, June 27: Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson Johnson City, TN Tuesday, June 28: Parkway Harley-Davidson Swannanoa, NC Wednesday, June 29: Harley-Davidson of Greenville Greenville, SC Thursday, June 30: Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson Conyers, GA  Friday, July 01: Harley Haven Irmo , SC
Saturday, July 02: Low Country Harley-Davidson Charleston, SC     
Sunday, July 03: Savannah Harley-Davidson Savanna, GA    
Monday, July 04: Golden Isles Harley-Davidson Brunswick, GA    
Tuesday, July 05: Adamec Harley-Davidson of Jacksonville, FL
Wednesday, July 06: Capitol City Harley-Davidson Tallahasse, FL
Thursday, July 07: Harley-Davidson of Pensacola Pensacola, FL    
Friday, July 08: Mississippi Coast Harley-Davidson Biloxi, MS    
Saturday, July 09: Harley-Davidson of Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA   
Sunday, July 10: Renegade Harley-Davidson Alexandria, LA    
Monday, July 11: Bleu Bayou Harley-Davidson Monroe, LA    
Tuesday, July 12: Landers Harley-Davidson Little Rock, AR    
Wednesday, July 13: Old Fort Harley-Davidson Fort Smith, AR    
Thursday, July 14: Pig Trail Harley-Davidson Rogers, AR    
Friday, July 15: Cycle Connection Harley-Davidson Joplin, MO
Saturday, July 16: Alefs Harley-Davidson Wichita, KS    
Sunday, July 17: Harley-Davidson World Oklahoma City, OK    
Monday, July 18: Dallas Harley-Davidson Garland, TX   
Tuesday, July 19: Kent’s Harley-Davidson Abilene, TX    
Wednesday, July 20: Wild West Harley-Davidson Lubbock, TX    
Thursday, July 21: Champion Harley-Davidson Roswell, NM    
Friday, July 22: High Plains Harley-Davidson Clovis, NM 
Saturday, July 23: Santa Fe Harley-Davidson Santa Fe, NM     
Sunday, July 24: Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson Bellmont, AZ    
Monday, July 25: Mother Road Harley-Davidson Kingman, AZ    
Tuesday, July 26: Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Las Vegas, NV    
Wednesday, July 27: Antelope Valley Harley-Davidson Lancaster, CA    
Thursday, July 28: Simi Valley Harley-Davidson Moorpark, CA    
Friday, July 29: Santa Maria Harley-Davidson Santa Maria, CA    
Saturday, July 30: Monterey County Harley-Davidson Salinas, CA    
Sunday, July 31: Monterey County Harley-Davidson Salinas, CA    
Monday, August 01: Flag Travels to San Francisco CA      
Tuesday, August 02: Dudley Perkins Harley-Davidson San Francisco, CA    
Wednesday, August 03: Eagle's Nest Harley-Davidson Lathrop, CA    
Thursday, August 04: Harley-Davidson of Sacramento Sacramento, CA    
Friday, August 05: Halls Harley-Davidson Chico, CA    
Saturday, August 06 Redding Harley-Davidson Redding, CA    
Sunday, August 07 D & S Harley-Davidson Medford, OR    
Monday, August 08 Doyle's Harley-Davidson Eugene, OR    
Tuesday, August 09 Latus Motors Harley-Davidson Gladstone, OR    
Wednesday, August 10 VFW Kennewick, WA   
Thursday, August 11 Shumate Harley-Davidson Spokane, WA    
Friday, August 12 Montana Harley-Davidson Missoula, MT
Saturday, August 13 Beartooth Harley-Davidson Billings, MT    
Sunday, August 14 Beartooth Harley-Davidson Cody, WY    
Monday, August 15 Jackson Hole Harley-Davidson Jackson, WY    
Tuesday, August 16 Flaming Gorge Harley-Davidson Rock Springs, WY     
Wednesday, August 17 Beers Harley-Davidson Vernal, UT    
Thursday, August 18 Grand Junction Harley-Davidson Grand Junction, CO    
Friday, August 19 Aspen Valley Harley-Davidson Glenwood Springs, CO    
Saturday, August 20 Mile High Harley-Davidson Aurora, CO    
Sunday, August 21 Budke's Harley-Davidson North Platte, NE    
Monday, August 22 Harley Davidson Central Grand Island, NE   
Tuesday, August 23 Elworths Harley-Davidson Norfolk, NE    
Wednesday, August 24 J & L Harley-Davidson Sioux Falls, SD      
Thursday, August 25 Glacial Lakes Harley-Davidson Watertown, SD    
Friday, August 26 Fargo Harley-Davidson West Fargo, ND     
Saturday, August 27 Apol's Harley-Davidson Alexandria, MN     
Sunday, August 28 Donahue Harley-Davidson St. Cloud, MN    
Monday, August 29 Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson / Buell Eden Prairie, MN    
Tuesday, August 30 Bergdale Harley-Davidson Albert Lea, MN    
Wednesday, August 31 Waukon Harley-Davidson Waukon, IA    
Thursday, September 01 Capitol City Harley-Davidson Madison, WI    
Friday, September 02 Capitol City Harley-Davidson Madison, WI    
Saturday, September 03 Wisconsin Harley-Davidson Oconomowoc, WILike Motorcycle Runs? Check out the 2011 "Never Forget" Ride
If you're looking for more action, try the Patriot Guard and
Rolling Thunder 

How to Display Your American Flag Properly

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I hope that all of my fellow Patriots who have chosen to take part in Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, or Veterans Day activities are aware of the Federal Flag Code.  For those that have chosen to display the American Flag proudly, here are some tips on how to do so properly: