Throughout history, the United States has had many symbols to represent virtues our great country stands for like unity, strength, resilience, and so many more. In our last article, we dove into symbols like the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the Bald Eagle, and the Liberty Bell. This time we will explore other popular […]
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What Are American Symbols and What Do They Stand For?
The United States has a rich history full of meaningful traditions and symbols. The most well-known symbols are the American flag and the bald eagle. However, there are several others that are full of just as much history and meaning as these two. What do these iconic American symbols mean and where did they come […]
Teaching the Next Generation
The summer is filled with patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and several others. As summertime comes to a close, it’s time for many children to begin preparing to go back to school. Although most of our patriotic holidays are celebrated in the summer, it’s still a great time to continue to teach our […]
The History of BBQ on the 4th of July
Also known as America’s most popular BBQing holiday, the 4th of July, Independence Day, is a day of great grilled food, family, friends, and fireworks. Did you know that it was only declared a National Holiday in 1941, even though Americans have celebrated it since the 1800’s? What is it about the 4th of July […]
Celebrating Flag Day
When we think of summer, we usually think of swimming pools, cookouts, beach vacations, and holidays like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. One holiday that is often forgotten is Flag Day. Every June 14th, we celebrate the anniversary of the adoption of the American flag. Flag Day Origins Flag Day origins go all […]
Is May the Most Patriotic Holiday?
If someone asks you, “What is the most patriotic month?” You’d probably answer July, since that is when Independence Day is celebrated. But did you know that May has more patriotic holidays than any other month of the year? The entire month of May celebrates National Military Appreciation Month. First recognized in 1999, Military Appreciation […]
Real American Flag is committed to Earth Day, Every Day.
April is a time to welcome spring with budding trees and blossoming flowers. It’s also the month we celebrate Earth Day. Each April 22nd, we come together, all across the globe, to take action to make our environment a better place for all. Earth Day began in 1970 when thousands of colleges, universities, and faith-based […]
National Anthem Day and other facts you may not know about the Star Spangled Banner
National Anthem Day is celebrated on March 3rd every year, but why? On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a law officially making the Star Spangled Banner our country’s national anthem. This was 15 years after President Woodrow Wilson declared that the song should be played during military celebrations. In honor of National Anthem […]
Why the US doesn’t dip the flag at the Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympics take place in Beijing, China. Before the Olympic games officially begin, there is an opening ceremony. According to the International Olympic Committee, the purpose of the opening and closing ceremonies is to, “invite people to discover the culture of the country in which the Games are taking place.” It is also […]