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Please Remember to Vote! 2008-11-04 09:38:00 Today is one of the most important days in recent history. The American people are going to elect a new President of the United States. We are in perilous times. We are still highly vulnerable to terrorist attacks, we are fighting two wars and our economy is on the brink of a full-scale recession. The choice we make today could very well affect our long term future, not to mention the future o Read more:Please
, Remember
Fly Your Flag on Election Day - November 4, 2008 2008-10-31 14:10:00 Every four years in the United States we elect or re-elect a President. Election
Day falls on the first Tuesday in November
. This year it is November 4th. It's not a national holiday and, no, we don't get the day off of work, but we are urged to fly our flag in support of one of the most important days in our country. Click on When to Fly the Flag to see other days we should fly Old Glory. Also, Read more:Election Day
Fly Your Flag on Navy Day - October 27, 2008 2008-10-23 13:45:00 The Navy League of the United States established “Navy Day” on October
27, 1922. This day was chosen to recognize President Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. President Roosevelt was a former Assistant Secretary of the Navy and a stronger supporter of the Navy. He is quoted as saying, "The Navy of the United States is the right arm of the United States. . . . Woe to our country if we permit that r
Welcome to the Old Glory Blog! 2008-10-21 15:14:00 I will be posting information in the coming days on the latest flag news... In the meantime, visit www.shiningstarflags.com for a wide range of U.S. flags, military flags and more that are 100% made in the U.S.A. and available for purchase 24 hours per day. Buy American and Support our Country! Read more:Welcome
Should American flags be made in the U.S.A.? 2008-11-15 08:11:00 Have you ever wondered while driving down the road where that American
flag you see flying so brilliantly in the slight breeze was made? I would guess most people think it was made right here in the good ol' U.S. of A. However, think again. Did you know that after the September 11th attacks imports of American flags
jumped from $747,800 to $51.7 million? Over half of those imports came from China,
Fly Your Flag on Veteran's Day - November 11, 2008 2008-11-09 13:28:00 Here's a little history on Veteran
's Day: On November
11, 1918, World War I was ended by the implementation of an armistice between the Allied Forces and Germany, which was essentially a temporary cessation of hostilities until the Versailles Peace Treaty could be signed. On November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared the first Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America,
Our Freedom Isn’t Free 2009-01-02 08:43:00 I am a U.S veteran; the Army was my choice.I’m grateful for this moment here to stand and speak my voice.The topic that I represent with pride and glory true,about the flag we know and love; the red, the white and blue.The flag still stands for freedom; for the strong and for the weak.To give us all the right we have to open up and speak.For Flag Day is an honor that we owe our happiness,to sold Read more:Freedom
Happy New Year 2009 2009-01-01 10:24:00 Everyone at Shining Star Flags & Bandanas would like to wish all of you a very happy, safe and prosperous New Year. May all of your dreams come true. Read more:Happy
, Happy New Year
Fly Your Flag on New Year's Day – January 1, 2009 2008-12-31 09:45:00 The year 2008 is almost behind us and, boy, what a year it has been. We endured the longest presidential campaign in recent history, witnessed a historic election and experienced an economic meltdown not seen since the great depression. Thankfully, we have made it another year without a terrorist attack.I believe many, if not most, Americans have become complacent since 9/11 and feel that the atta Read more:January
, New Year
The Military Minute: Dramatic Turnaround in Iraq 2008-12-30 08:58:00 Sadr City was considered one of the most desperate and dangerous parts of Iraq
. And that's when Saddam Hussein was in power. Years of neglect by the Iraqi dictator created a haven for militias and terrorist organizations that operated unfettered. The situation was exacerbated after the start of the war and insurgents used it as a home operating base.U.S. Army engineers have turned their attention Read more:Military
, Minute
, Turnaround
Product Review: United States Marine Corps Flag 2008-12-29 09:17:00 If you ask a Marine
, Semper Fidelis is more than a motto, it's a way of life. Meaning “always faithful” in Latin, it became the motto for the Marine Corps
in 1883. It guides Marines to remain faithful to the mission at hand, to each other, to the corps and country, no matter what.Our Marines Corps flag is made of 100% Perma-Nyl nylon. Dyed with brilliant colors, this flag is finished with head Read more:States
, United
, United States
A Little Christmas Cheer 2008-12-26 08:45:00 Thousands of servicemen and women spent Christmas
away from their families. This is the sixth year in a row that our troops have been deployed during the holiday season. However, for a couple of thousand of them, their Christmas was a little brighter than it would have been. A group of generous individuals and organizations sent stockings full of snacks, games, socks and other items to Marines and Read more:Cheer
Fly Your Flag On Christmas Day – December 25, 2008 2008-12-24 08:17:00 Tomorrow is Christmas
and many of you are getting ready for the big day. There are presents to wrap (and still buy for you late shoppers), desserts to make and preparations for a big feast. It is truly a wonderful time of the year. Although the news has reported that a lot of us are staying put this Christmas, many are still traveling to a loved one's house for the holidays. For those who are, we Read more:December
The Military Minute: Violence is Down Significantly in Iraq, But Who Would Know It? 2008-12-23 11:00:00 A U.S. military official announced the other day that the number of daily attacks in Iraq
have dropped nearly 95% since last year. A year ago, Iraq suffered approximately 180 attacks per day. Today, that number is down to about 10. Has this even been reported in the news? The mainstream media surely doesn't care to report this information, most likely because it thrives on negative news. But God f Read more:Military
, Minute
, Violence
Product Review – Koralex II U.S. Flag 2008-12-22 08:30:00 Our United States flags are offered in a variety of fabric materials, styles and sizes – all with the assurance of long-lasting durability and beauty. These flag products are manufactured to exacting specifications, under strict quality control. The fabrics are designed and constructed to be durable in the face of the sun, cold and rain. The material is lightweight in construction to wave freely
New Design and Format for Old Glory Blog 2008-12-19 08:42:00 As you can see, the Old Glory Blog has a completely new design. Our desire is to make it simple and more readable. We feel that the background colors and wide screen format help do just that.Up to now, the topics of our posts have been pretty much whatever has come to mind. Starting Monday, December 22nd, we are launching a new format for this Blog in order to provide some structure and cohesivene
What is Shining Star Flags & Bandanas? 2008-12-18 08:43:00 Shining Star Flags & Bandanas is a family owned and operated business that exists due to our love, admiration and respect for the U.S. flag, the United States itself and the world's best all-volunteer professional military. A day doesn't go by without honoring our country by displaying the flag outside our home and business and thinking about the men and women who serve this country. Our broth Read more:Shining
When Was the First Time You Were Really Proud of America? 2008-12-16 09:29:00 During the election, Michelle Obama took some heat for saying “For the first time in my adult lifetime, I'm really proud of my country, and not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change.” I found that people's take on this comment largely depended on which side of the aisle they stood politically. But it got me thinking. When was the first time I was r Read more:America
, First
, Proud
Soldiers In Need – Part 3 2008-12-15 07:20:00 This is the last part of a 3 part posting designed to highlight the needs of our servicemen and women. There are so many in need that I cannot possibly list them all here or even ensure that the ones who are in the most dire situations are included. Nevertheless, helping any soldier and their family is a noble cause.Rather than profile one specific case, I have decided to provide a list of some of Read more:Soldiers
Soldiers In Need – Part 2 2008-12-12 07:31:00 Yesterday I posted a heartbreaking story of a soldier and his family who lost everything in a fire. Soon they will run out of money and will have nothing, absolutely nothing! If this is not a story that makes you break open your wallet or look around and figure out what you can give as an in-kind donation, I don't know what does.Today's story is not as severe but one that still has serious financi Read more:Soldiers
Soldiers In Need – Part 1 2008-12-11 08:04:00 Yesterday, I posted information on Operation Homefront, which is an organization that provides assistance to soldiers and their families in need. This blog post is part 1 of 3 posts to highlight the real needs that these real people have. They have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and to keep us all safe. Now they need our help.On November 22, 2008, a wounded soldier and his family lost t Read more:Soldiers
Tis the Season to Give a Helping Hand 2008-12-10 14:06:00 The holiday season is nearly upon us and it's a time for joy and a time for cheer... well, at least it's supposed to be. With the economic malaise or, as some feel, recession we're in, many are cutting back on gift giving this Christmas. However, while cutting back on giving 46” LCD TVs, Blue Ray players and the latest PS3 video games to our loved ones might be an intelligent decision, we should Read more:Helping
, Helping Hand
, Season
Obama's Birth Certificate: A Constitutional Issue or Just Another Desperate Attack? 2008-12-09 08:48:00 When I started this Blog I had no intention of interjecting politics (although some would claim that patriotic musings are political in themselves) and that is still my intent. However, after reading David Horowitz's opinion piece in TownHall.com entitled Obama
Derangement Syndrome: Conservatives Need to Shut Up About the Birth Certificate
, I felt the need to respond. As someone who loves this cou Read more:Desperate
Honor Your Family Members Who Serve or Have Served 2008-12-08 09:34:00 Yesterday we commemorated the 67th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day and honored those who were at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, especially those who died in service to their country on that day. We honor our Veterans on Veteran's Day and those who have given their lives throughout our history while serving in the military on Memorial Day. But how many of you are aware that on the third Saturday Read more:Family
, Members
What does patriotism mean to you? 2008-12-05 10:50:00 The definition of “patriotism” according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is “love for or devotion to one's country.” Is that what it means to you? Now, I have heard in the media many claim that patriotism is questioning, criticizing or outright opposing our government and/or its policies. I suppose one could argue that they love this country so much that to question, criticize or oppose
Fly Your Flag on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - December 7, 2008 2008-12-04 07:50:00 Sixty seven years ago, in the early morning of December
7, 1941, our country was viciously and brutally attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy. At 6:00 a.m. six Japanese aircraft carriers launched a first wave of 181 aircraft. Achieving complete surprise, these aircraft bombed and strafed military installations and airfields all over the Hawaiian Islands, including the U.S. Pacific Fleet based at Read more:Harbor
, Pearl
, Pearl Harbor
, Remembrance
Should it be illegal to desecrate the flag? 2008-12-03 07:25:00 This is a question that has been around since the 1980's. Now, I know for all of you free speech purists out there that the US Supreme Court has already ruled on this issue by declaring flag burning/desecration protected speech under the US Constitution. However, the issue doesn't stop there. We the people have the ability to amend the Constitution to make flag desecration illegal
. Should we?
Which material is best for my flag? 2008-12-02 06:54:00 Flags are used for many different purposes by many different people. Some flags are used for outdoor display, others for memorial purposes, and still others for indoor display. Depending on its use, a flag can be made out of nylon, cotton, a polycotton blend, polyester, or a special kind of "spun" polyester.Polycotton blend or polyester - these material
s print very well and are attractive. Their
Fly Your Flag on Thanksgiving Day - November 27, 2008 2008-11-25 07:08:00 On this Thanksgiving
Day, as well as everyday, let us all be thankful for the men and women who serve our country in the Armed Forces. Let's thank them for keeping us safe, for promoting democracy and freedom around the world and for upholding the ideals we all believe in. Let's thank them for foregoing time with their families during the holiday season to do a job that most people cannot do, an Read more:November
Should American flags be made in the U.S.A.? 2008-11-15 08:11:00 Have you ever wondered while driving down the road where that American
flag you see flying so brilliantly in the slight breeze was made? I would guess most people think it was made right here in the good ol' U.S. of A. However, think again. Did you know that after the September 11th attacks imports of American flags
jumped from $747,800 to $51.7 million? Over half of those imports came from China,
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