Uncategorized May 8, 2020 – Wyoming 2020-05-082020-05-08 Today, the flag of the great state of Wyoming flies! The flag was adopted in 1917 from 37 entires in a contest for state flag designs. I purchased this flag…
Uncategorized May 7, 2020 – Gibraltar 2020-05-072020-05-07 Today, the flag of Gibraltar flies, which, according to wikipedia, is an elongated banner of arms based on the coat of arms of Gibraltar, granted by Royal Warrant from Queen Isabella I of Castile on 10…
Uncategorized May 6, 2020 – Wales 2020-05-062020-05-06 Today, at a neighbor’s request, the flag of Wales flies. The flag has a green and white in the background and features a red dragon in the foreground. Y Ddraig…
Uncategorized May 5, 2020 – Freedom 7 (Mercury-Redstone 3) Anniversary 2020-05-052020-05-05 On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American to enter space. His suborbital flight lasted just over 15 minutes and reached an apogee (maximum altitude of 101 nautical…
Uncategorized May 4, 2020 – Ohio 2020-05-042020-05-03 The Ohio burgee is the only non-rectangular state flag in the United States. It's also a swallowtail, meaning that it has two forks at its fly. Ohio Burgee
Uncategorized May 3, 2020 – Betsy Ross Flag 2020-05-03 Today’s flag is the Betsy Ross, otherwise known as the first flag of the United States. This particular Betsy Ross was belonged to John Alvis, who sparked my love of…
Uncategorized May 2, 2020 – Belgium 2020-05-02 Today, at my daughter’s request, the Belgian tricolor flies! Flag of Belgium
Uncategorized May 31, 2020 – Paul Benoit 2020-05-012020-06-02 Today, the Oregon flag flies, in celebration of the birthday of my friend (and former boss) Paul Benoit. Happy Birthday, Paul! Oregon is the only state flag to have a…
Uncategorized May 31, 2020 – Paul Benoit 2020-05-012020-06-04 Today, the flag of Oregon flies in celebration my friend Paul's birthday. Oregon's flag is the only US state flag with a different design on each side. Oregon Flag (Front)…
Uncategorized May 1, 2020 – Ireland 2020-05-012020-05-02 Today, the tricolor of Ireland flies! According to Wikipedia, The Irish flag was, “Presented as a gift in 1848 to Thomas Francis Meagherfrom a small group of French women sympathetic…