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Residential Flag Poles

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You can’t fly your favorite banner without a great flag pole from the United States Flag Store. At the United States Flag Store, we have a fantastic selection of flag poles for residential use in a variety of sizes and price ranges. Read on for just a few options.

The 16-foot telescoping flagpole is a perfect option for flying your favorite flag outside your home. This flagpole has a total exposed height of 16 feet and the pole expands from 5 feet to 15 feet in seconds with a spring release button. No need to worry about ropes to snarl or tangle because the clips on this flagpole are mounted on rotating rings to prevent the flag from becoming wrapped around the pole.

The 16-foot flagpole is made of rustproof aluminum and is 2 1/4″ diameter with a gold ball flagpole top. A plastic ground sleeve, to cement into the ground without expert assistant, is included, as well. These flagpoles have received great reviews from our customers and are available from the United States Flag Store for a great price of $55.

If you’re looking for a flag pole that’s a little taller, check out Online Store’s 20-foot flagpole. This flagpole is the latest version from Online Store, available at a great value for everyday customers. The flagpole is sturdy, with a two-inch diameter and increased wall thickness for added durability. The entire kit includes a plastic ground sleeve to allow for easily installation for ensure that the flagpole can be removed if necessary, a gold ball topper, rope and all fittings, and easy-to-follow instructions.

Although kits like this sell for as much as $150 in home improvement and other leading retail stores, you can order this five-star rated flagpole kit from the United States Flag Store for just $69.99. Order yours today!

Flag Pole Lighting

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Your flag doesn’t need to be invisible when the sun goes down: with innovative flag pole lights from the United States Flag Store, you can illuminate your American Flag or other favorite flag. Technically, the American Flag should always be illuminated at night. Setting up these lights is easy, and, thanks to their solar-powered technology illuminating your flag doesn’t cost  you anything in batteries or electricity. At the United States Flag Store, the prices can’t be beat, either. Check out just a few of these great solar flag lighting options.

The Flag Pole Solar Light is an easy-to-use and economical way to light up your American flag or other favorite flag. Features of the flag pole solar light includes a no-wiring design that is safe and simple to install and self-charging solar batteries so you don’t need to worry about changing dead batteries or running the lights off your household electric account. With 20 LED bulbs and an eight-inch diameter, however, you’ll be rest assured that this light will shine brightly on your flag through the evening. This flag pole light is designed for use with flag poles that are 15 to 25 feet in height, mounts on top of the flag pole, and no special tools are required for installation. The flag pole solar light has received 5-star reviews from customers, so order your flag pole light today for just $69.99.

Another option is the Solar Flag Light by Valley Forge, the most trusted name brand in American Flags. Instead of mounting to the top of a flag pole, like the previously described light, this solar light attaches to the side of the flag pole and is designed for flags that are 2 to 4 inches in diameter. The light features a 100-lux output that will illuminate your flag for 6 to 8 hours, depending on the weather conditions. Order this great little solar light today for just $139.49.

Baltimore City Flags

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The flag of Baltimore is a flag with influences dating back to the 1600s when Maryland was one of the thirteen original colonies. The flag is rectangular with a battle monument, a local monument in Baltimore dedicated to the soldiers who fought in the War of 1812. This monument can also be found in the center of Maryland’s state seal.

A pattern of yellow and black make up the background of the flag. These colors and the pattern represent George Calvert, the English politician and colonizer and Governor of Newfoundland, who colonized Baltimore with his family. The Calvert colors and pattern also appear in the first and fourth quarters of the state flag of Maryland.

The United States Flag store offers several options for customers wishing to display the Baltimore City Flag. All flag options for the Baltimore City Flag are made of durable 200-denier nylon that makes the flag suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The Baltimore City Flags also feature acid dye construction and canvas headers and grommets for added durability. Options for the Baltimore City Flag include a 2-foot by 3-foot flag for $35.99, a 3-foot by 5-foot flag for $69.00, a 4-foot by 6-foot flag for $118.99, a 5-foot by 8-foot flag for $178.99 and an 8-foot by 10-foot flag for $248.99.

Republican Party Flags

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With the 2012 Presidential race in full swing, show your republican party pride with a Republican Party Flag from the United States Flag Store. With several options for sizes and designs, you’ll be sure to find the perfect flag for your house or political event at the United States Flag Store.

The Republican Party Garden Flag is a great way to show your republican party pride outside your home. This flag is made from durable polyester, making it suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The flag features a red, white, and blue elephant with gold stars behind it. The flag’s background includes red, white, and blue stripes, and the text “Republican Party.” This great flag is available at the United States Flag Store website for just $9.95.
If you’re looking for a smaller Republican Party Flag to take with you to a campaign speech or other political event, the United States Flag Store has two options for Republican Party Design. The first design features a red, white, and blue elephant on a black background with the text “Republican” on the bottom. This flag is available in a small 4-inch by 6-inch size with a 10-inch plastic flag pole for just $1.20. It’s also available in a 12-inch by 18-inch size on a 24-inch flag pole for $2.20.
The second design option for the Republican Party flags features the same red, white, and blue elephant but the background includes red and blue vertical stripes and blue stars around the elephant. This great flag is available in the small 4-inch by 6-inch size for $1.20 as well as the larger 12-inch by 18-inch size for $2.20.

Democratic Party Flags

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With the 2012 Presidential race in full swing, show your democratic party pride with a Democratic Party Flag from the United States Flag Store. With several options for sizes and designs, you’ll be sure to find the perfect flag for your house or political event at the United States Flag Store.

The Democratic Party Decorative Banner Flag is a great way to show your democratic pride at your home. This flag is constructed from durable polyester, is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and measures 28 inches wide by 44 inches tall. The flag’s design features a patriotic red, white, and blue donkey in the center of the flag with gold stars behind it. The flag’s background features red, white, and blue horizontal stripes with the text “Democratic Party” written across the top and bottom of the flag. This beautiful flag is available at the United States Flag Store for only $17.95. This flag is also available in the Garden Flag size–13.5 inches wide by 18 inches tall–for just $9.95.

If you’re looking for a flag you can take to a campaign speech or other political event, check out the United States Flag Store’s smaller Democratic Party Flags. Choose from two design and two size options for these great flags. The original Democratic Party design features a red, white, and blue donkey on a white background with the text, “Democrat” at the bottom. This flag is available in the 4-inch by 6-inch size on a 10-inch black plastic flag pole for just $1.60. Or, order the large version of the flag, 12-inch by 18-inch, for just $2.20.

If you’re looking for a slightly fancier flag design, check out the Democratic Party Design 2. This design features the same red, white, and blue donkey, but includes blue stars around the donkey and red and blue vertical stripes on the sides of the flag. Choose from 4-inch by 6-inch and 12-inch by 18-inch sizes.

College Football 2012

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NCAA Football season is officially here! Show your support for your favorite college football team with a great flag from the United States Flag Store. All flags from the United States Flag Store are manufactured in the United States from top-quality materials and available at unbeatable prices. Read on to learn more about some of the football flags available at the United States Flag Store.

Banner flags are designed to hang vertically, making them perfect for displaying outside your house. Manufactured from heavy-duty, weather-resistant nylon or polyester, these flags are durable and feature vibrant colors. Choose from the following sports teams:

  • Syracuse University
  • Indiana University
  • Purdue University
  • Notre Dame (old-fashioned or fighting Irish)
  • San Diego State University
  • Stanford University
  • Georgia Tech
  • University of Louisville
  • University of Minnesota
  • Seton Hall University
  • St. John’s University
  • Wake Forest University
  • Xavier University
  • University of Cincinnati

These great flag are available at discounted prices as low as $15.30, so order yours now to show your college football pride!

If you’re looking for a horizontal flag, check out the outdoor NCAA sports flags from the United States Flag Store. These flags are larger than the banner flags, measuring 3 feet by 5 feet and are officially licensed by the NCAA. Flags are made of durable polyester so they are suitable for outdoor use and come with attached D-rings for easy hanging. Here are just some of the NCAA teams you can choose from:

  • Texas A & M
  • University of Michigan
  • Michigan State University
  • Ohio State University
  • University of Kentucky
  • Penn State University
  • University of South Carolina
  • University of Florida
  • Louisiana State University
  • University of Oklahoma
  • University of Georgia
  • University of Missouri
  • University of Maryland
  • Auburn University
  • University of Tennessee

These flags are available at the United State Flag Store’s website for just $28.95. Order yours today!

Fall Decorative Banners and Flags

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Back-to-school season is here and fall is just around the corner. Celebrate the season with a decorative flag or banner flag from the United States Flag Store. All decorative and banner flags from the United States flag store are made of the highest quality materials and are available at unbeatable prices. Here are just a few of the terrific fall flags available online.

Whether you’re a teacher or just love the back-to-school season, the School Banner Flag is the perfect outdoor décor. The flag features a yellow border with a chalkboard in the center. The letters A B C D E F and numbers 1 +1 scroll across the top of the flag while a globe, crayons, apple, textbooks, and a ruler decorate the rest of the banner. This flag is available from the United States Flag Store for just $16.95.

The School Days Banner Flag is another great back-to-school flag. This flag features a ruler at the top, textbook at the bottom, and a background of crayons. A shiny red apple with an “A+” appears in front of the crayons along with a No. 2 pencil. Order this great flag from the United States Flag Store for just $16.95.

The Rustic Birdhouse Flag is perfect for any nature or bird lover. The flag’s images include falling autumn leaves and a wooden birdhouse. A bright red cardinal and finch appear in front of the birdhouse, which is decorated with an American flag. This beautiful flag is available at the United States Flag Store for only $21.00

The Rusts of Autumn Flag is a great banner to transition between summer and fall. The flag features a black background with a border of autumn colors. Fall mums and sunflowers are featured on the flag and the text “WELCOME” is displayed vertically. This beautiful flag is available for only $20.99 at the United States Flag Store’s website.

These are just a few of the beautiful decorative flags available at the United States Flag Store to celebrate the back-to-school season and the arrival of fall. Visit the website for the complete selection!

Flag of Colorado

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In memory of the victims of last week’s violent shooting in Aurora, Colorado, stand united with our friends and neighbors in Colorado by flying the Colorado state flag.

The flag of the state of Colorado was adopted on June 5, 1911. The flag is rectangular with three horizontal stripes. The top and bottom stripes are blue and the middle stripe is white. Just to the left of the flag’s center point is a block letter red “C” that is filled with a gold circle.

Andrew Carlisle Johnson designed Colorado’s state flag during the year of the flag’s adoption. Previously, the flag of Colorado featured the state seal on a blue background. When the flag was originally adopted, the block letter C with the gold circle was smaller, and the entire graphic fit inside the white stripe. In 1964, the specifications for the flag were changed and the diameter of the gold disc is as large as the white center stripe.

The details of the Colorado state flag hold significance for the residents of this state. The blue stripes symbolize the big, clear blue skies of Colorado. The white stripe represents snow on the mountaintops of Colorado, some of which lasts all year round. The gold disc symbolizes the Colorado sunshine and the red C represents the color of some of Colorado’s soil.

Flag of Hawaii

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The flag of Hawaii was adopted on December 29, 1945. The flag is somewhat of a combination of the British flag and the flag of the United States of America. The flag is rectangular and has eight horizontal stripes that alternate in red, white, and blue colors. The Union Flag of the United Kingdom appears in the upper left corner of the flag. The flag of Hawaii is unique in that it is the only state flag in the United States to feature the Union Flag in its design.

Although the flag’s design is simple, the horizontal stripes are symbolic to the state of Hawaii. Each of the eight stripes symbolize one of Hawaii’s major islands: Hawai’I, O’ahu, Kaua’I, Kaho’olawe, Lana’i, Maui, Moloka’I, and Ni’ihau. The order of the stripes is white, red, blue, white, red, blue, white red, and these colors were standardized in 1843. The Union Flag acknowledges the British Empire’s influence on the state.

Although the flag was not adopted until 1945, the flag’s origins date back to the early 1800s when Hawaii was ruled by King Kamehameha I. According to one story, the King flew a British flag—the Red Ensign with the Union emblem in the upper left corner and a red background—that was the British explorer George Vancouver gave him as a symbol of friendship with King George III. When Kamehameha’s advisor told him that the Union flag could bring Hawaii into foreign conflicts, he stopped displaying the flag, and in 1816, commissioned his own flag. The 1816 flag of Hawaii, most likely designed by one of the Hawaiian Navy commanders, evolved into the current Hawaiian flag. The flag’s design is based on the British East India Company’s flag, which features the Union flag in the upper left corner with red and white horizontal stripes.

State Flag of Alaska

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The flag of Alaska was adopted on July 9, 1927, more than three decades before Alaska became an official state of the U.S. The flag is simple but elegant. The flag is rectangular and feature a dark blue night sky background. Towards the bottom left corner of the flag, the Big Dipper constellation is pictured with gold stars. The North Star, also in gold, is depicted in the upper right corner.

In January 1927, the Alaska Department of the American Legion decided to create an initiative for a state flag, but, instead of allowing adults to design the flag, the Legion asked Alaskan children in grades seven through twelve to submit designs for the flag. Designs were first judged locally, and then 142 designs were submitted to Juneau for the final competition.

Although most of the children’s designs featured polar bears, Alaska’s seal, the midnight sun, the northern lights, or gold pans, the judges decided that the design created by Benny Benson, a thirteen-year-old child who lived at the Jesse Lee Home for Children in Seward Alaska’s design should represent the Alaskan territory. The design of Alaska’s current state flag has remained unchanged since Benson’s designed was adopted. Benson received $1000 for the flag as well as an engraved watch.

Benson also described the symbolism of the flag himself. According to Benson, the blue background represents not only the Alaskan sky, but also the forget-me-not, a flower native to Alaska that is now the state’s official flower. The North Star symbolizes Alaska’s future as well as the fact that Alaska is the northernmost state in the Union. Finally, the Big Dipper symbolizes the strength of Alaska and its people.