Puerto Rico to Become a State?

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On November 6th, Puerto Ricans had their opportunity to share their opinion of whether or not to become an U.S. state.  But the results are a little confusing.

Puerto Rico was obtained by the United States in 1898 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. In 1900, Puerto Rico was granted a civilian government under the Foraker Act.  Though, for many decades leading up to present day, it has been debated whether or not to grant Puerto Rico statehood.

So last Tuesday, Puerto Ricans voiced their opinions concerning the recent relationship with the U.S. in a poll. The poll asked two questions: if they favored the current relationship with the U.S., and if the voters would prefer statehood, to become an independent country or be a freely associated state.

The majority of the people who didn’t leave the question blank, voted for becoming a state, the first time that that has happened in a long time. But because so many left the question blank, it technically isn’t considered a “win” for statehood. From here, the results will be forwarded on to Congress and the White House, who will determine whether or not to initiate the process to create a new state.

So with so much buzz surrounding the possibility of statehood for Puerto Rico, that means that having 51 states would require a flag change.

If there is to be a star added to the current U.S. flag, where would it go? How would the new flag look? How would you design the 51-star flag?

Flag Display Cases for Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day is coming up on November 11, and what better way to honor your favorite hero than with a beautiful flag and medal display case from the United States Flag Store. With many options to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the perfect flag and medal display at an unbeatable price. Check out a few of these great options, available only at the United States Flag Store.

The Walnut Memorial Case for 5-foot by 9.5-foot flags is a beautiful way to honor a veteran. This display case is hand crafted from solid walnut wood and finished in high gloss, offering a lightweight and elegant design. The case is divided into three triangular regions: the two areas on the side are designed for displaying medals and the central section fits a 5-foot by 9.5-foot flag. The background material for the case can be either red, blue, or maroon velvet, or uniform fabric. If you choose uniform fabric, you’ll also be able to select from actual military fabric in Navy Blue, Army Green, Air Force Blue, Marine Corps Blue, Marine Corps Green or Coast Guard Blue. Order this beautiful case today for just $131.99, a savings of over $26 off the list price.

The Walnut 5-foot by 9.5-foot Flag Memorial Case is yet another great option for a flag and medal display case. This case is divided into two regions: the left display area is designed to display a 5-foot by 9.5-foot flag and the right display area is designed to display medals, rank insignia, patches, pins or other special items. As with the Walnut Memorial Case described above, you’ll also be able to choose your display background material of velvet or uniform fabric in the same colors. This display is also hand crafted out of solid walnut wood and finished with a high gloss. Engraving is also available. Order one of these beautiful displays for just $179.99, a savings of $36 off the list price.

Whimsical Thanksgiving Flags

Looking for a fun way to spice up your lawn for Thanksgiving? Check out some of the great whimsical Thanksgiving flags available at unbeatable prices at the United States Flag Store. These garden flags fit on standard garden flag poles and are a perfect way to celebrate the season! Here are just a few of the flags you can choose from at the United States Flag Store.

The Quilted Thanksgiving garden flag truly looks like it was sewn together piece by piece. The flag features a turkey standing up, complete with shoes, a top hat, and bow tie, with quilt-like tail feathers. He’s standing in a bed of pumpkins amidst a plaid table. Order this beautiful 12.5-inch by 18-inch flag from the United States Flag Store for just $10.50.

The Happy Thanksgiving Turkey garden flag is another adorable way to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. The flag features a cartoon turkey dressed in traditional Thanksgiving clothing, complete with a top hat, walking across the flag. The text, “Happy Thanksgiving” appears on top of the flag. This flag is made of appliqued polyester, measures 13 inches by 18 inches, and the pattern is visible from both sides. Order yours today for just $9.99, a savings of $6 off the list price!

The Turkey Applique garden flag is another great whimsical way to decorate your lawn for the Thanksgiving season. The flag features a silly looking turkey with a crooked top hat sitting around pumpkins and leaves. The text, “Happy Thanksgiving” appears on the top of the flag and the bottom of the flag is trimmed to outline the graphics. This flag can be yours for just $11.99 at the United States Flag Store website.

Looking for more Thanksgiving flags? Visit the United States Flag Store website for the complete selection!

Thanksgiving Flags from the United States Flag Store

Thanksgiving is coming up in just under a month, so if you don’t have the proper decor, it’s time to order a Thanksgiving flag from the United States Flag Store. All Thanksgiving flags are garden size, and fit perfectly on a garden flag pole. They’re printed in vibrant colors on polyester and will make your house look festive for the fall season. Here are just a few of the great options to choose from.

The Welcome Thanksgiving garden flag is a beautiful and traditional way to decorate your lawn for the holiday. The flag features a turkey in the center with pumpkins surrounding him. A brown border runs along the top and bottom of the flag. The word, “welcome,” is printed across the top of the flag. This flag measures 12.5 inches by 18 inches is available at the United States Flag Store for just $10.50.

The Give Thanks garden flag is another great way to honor the Thanksgiving season. The flag features a cornucopia in the center with a pumpkin, apples, a pear, and grapes flowing out of it. The border is reminiscent of a Thanksgiving tablecloth and the words “give thanks always” appear near the top of the flag in curly writing. Order this 12.5-inch by 18-inch flag from the United States Flag Store for just $10.50.

The Give Thanks Turkey garden flag is a great way to share the meaning behind Thanksgiving. This beautiful flag features a proud turkey in the center with pumpkins, leaves, and apples around him. The words, “Give Thanks,” appear in script on the top of the flag. This flag makes a great addition to any lawn, measures 12.5 inches by 18 inches, and is available from the United States flag store for just $10.99.

Looking for more Thanksgiving flags? Visit the United States Flag Store website for the complete selection!

Valley Forge Flag Pole Kits

Looking for a one-stop-shop for an American Flag and flagpole? Look no further than the United States Flag Store where you can order a flagpole kit, complete with a top-of-the line, American-made Valley Forge flag, and everything you need to waive your banner proudly outside your home. Here are just a few options:

The 18-foot Telescoping Flagpole with Sewn Valley Forge Flag is a great way to purchase an all-in-one flag kit at a great value. For only $79, this kit includes a beautiful 3-foot by 5-foot,  American-made, sewn Valley Forge flag with embroidered stars. The flag pole is 18.5 feet when installed, and features a telescoping mechanism for easy setup. The flagpole is made of rustproof aluminum and is 2 1/4 inches in diameter for residential-grade durability. Best of all, you won’t need to worry about your flag getting wrapped around your flagpole with this kit. The clips are mounted on rotating rings that keep your flag waving all the time. If you’re looking for a high-quality American flag with everything you need to fly it, don’t miss this great deal!

If you’re looking for a heavy-duty flagpole for your home, take a look at the 20-f0ot residential Flagpole with Valley Forge Nylon Flag kit. This kit includes a sewn American-made Valley Forge nylon flag with embroidered stars. The flag is 3 feet by 5 feet, but you can also upgrade to a 4-foot by 6-foot flag for only $8 extra.

The 20-foot heavy duty flagpole is 3 inches in diameter at the base, but tapers to 2 inches at the top. The flagpole consists of 5 heavy duty, silver, anodized, seamless aluminum tube sections that fit together perfectly for an elegantly tapered appearance. The flagpole also includes a 3-inch anodized aluminum ball ornament at the top that can be upgraded to a gold metal eagle for just $25. The flagpole includes other great features, too: a cast aluminum truck with a pulley for easy raising and lowering of your flag, a solid braided polypropylene rope with 2 strong flag snaps, a cast nylon rope cleat with mounting screws, and a heavy duty ground sleeve for easy installation. Order yours today for just $149.95.

Residential Flag Poles

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

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

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

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

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.