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All About Our Flag
It's been some time since we've updated our Parker Flags blog, so our first post of the new year is celebrating our own U.S. Flag.
Did you know the American Flag is the 3rd oldest in the world? It was first authorized on June 14, 1777 (now observed as Flag Day throughout the country) and [...]
Flag Day
It was June 14th, 1777 when John Adams spoke about the flag at a meeting of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia: "Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation, " he [...]
Independence Day Fun Facts
Happy Birthday, America! As we celebrate our nation's 239th birthday this weekend we've uncovered a few interesting facts about the 4th of July that we wanted to pass along:
- In July 1776, the population of the country was estimated at 2.5 million. Today, our nation's population is 321.2 million people. That's one big birthday [...]
Flag the Technology Crop Identification Markers
Flag the Technology continues to improve the management of fields from being contaminated with herbicides. It is an inexpensive method to indicate a particular herbicide technology placed on a field entrance or exposed location in a field. These flags are used as indicators, and are visible from the ground as well as from the air.
[...]Vexillology - Study of Flags
The word comes from the Latin word vexillum ("flag") and the Greek suffix -logia ("study").
Vexillology is the "scientific study of the history, symbolism and usage of flags.
Vexillography is the art of designing flags; a person who designs flags is a vexillographer.
A person who studies flags is a vexillologist.
A person who simply [...]
The Jolly Rodger Flag
Black flags adorned with skulls and crossbones are known as Jolly Roger flags. Jolly Roger is the traditional English name for the flags flown to identify a pirate ship about to attack during the early 18th century. The French pirates flew a blood red flag instead of the black flags. The French described this flag [...]
Bicycle Safety Tips & Gear
Each year bicycle accidents happen with a cyclist and a motor vehicle because the bicycle was not seen by the driver of the car. Even if a cyclist is careful and obeys the law, accidents can still happen. Read through our bike safety tips below and safety gear to help keep you safe on the [...]
Safety First - Mark Your Yard With Utility Marker Flags
Some people might wonder - why would you want to mark your land in the first place? The reasons to mark your lawn with spray paint or with utility marker flags are varied. A few scenarios where you may want to mark out an area would be for building a storage shed, installation of a [...]
Flags That Are Important to Golf
Golf is a game that people play from childhood through old age. It’s a sport that doesn’t need that much stamina, but this does not make it any easier! Golf requires mental strength, strong arms and most important - good attitude! Golf also gives you the chance to spend time outdoors in the great company [...]
American Flag Disposal - How to Retire an American Flag
When you go through the process of American flag disposal, it is called the Retiring of the Colors. This is typically done when an American flag is so weathered and in such bad condition that it isn't a fitting emblem of display.
According to the United States Flag Code, it “should be destroyed in a [...]
Why Do We Fly Flags at Half-Staff?
The flag is sometimes flown at half-staff (or half-mast) throughout the United States, and this tradition is also carried out in many countries throughout the world. Let’s take a look at why we fly flags at half-staff in the United States.
Before we get into the “why” let’s look at what half-staff means. Half-mast is [...]
Why Is Bicycle Safety So Important? Tips, Gear & Advice to Stay Safe
Many bicycle accidents happen with a cyclist and a car because the bicycle was not seen by the driver of the car. Even if a cyclist is careful and obeys the law, accidents can still happen. Let’s discuss some bicycle safety tips, why bicycle safety is so important and some gear that can help you [...]