some fun facts about flags

“Backwards American flags” on airplanes and military uniforms are worn with the stars in front to “give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.” 

 During truce talks between North and South Korea, both parties would try to bring a bigger national flag than the other to each meeting. This went on until a special meeting was called to address the size of the flags, as they could no longer fit in the room.

According the Flag Code, the American Flag should never be used for advertisement purposes in any manner whatsoever.

Texas is the only state where citizens also pledge allegiance to the state flag. 

There was about a 15 year period in which the flag of France was just a white flag.

The flag of Mozambique has an AK-47 on it.

Come into American Heritage today and share a fun fact you may know about a flag. While here, you can look at the variety of flags we have. 

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