I want to know what color the semaphore flags were at the time. Identifying an Islamic-themed flag outside Walter Reed (10/12/20). The stitching is very primitive, almost too primitive as early war flags were almost all made by women very skilled with a needle. pp. At sea, the flags are colored red and yellow (the Oscar flag), while on land, they are white and blue (the Papa flag). Trump thanks supporters gathered outside hospital with surprise drive-by visit President Trump Sunday tweeted out a video of himself at Walter Reed Medical Center, telling his followers he’s learned a lot about the novel coronavirus and teased his supporters gathered outside the … For example, I have delivered more than one paper on African American flags at NAVA meetings, and the few African Americans in attendance were very happy to have their group’s history discussed. Would your organization be able to assist me in identifying the flags? The flag’s use outside Walter Reed National Military Medical Center when President Trump was a patient likely signified support for the Uyghurs against China. Q: I am working on an exhibit about the Count Rochambeau in America. The stress seems caused intentionally instead of natural wear and tear. — Al Cavalari, retail flag merchant (the Flag Guy®). In the absence of a written protocol or Standard Operating Procedure that determination is generally reserved for the prevailing executive authority, be it an individual or a board. See further explanation below. — Capt. — Ted Kaye, The flag in question is at the upper right. Thank you for your time and assistance. In order of federal recognition? My plane has been destroyed. Do you know of a good source that discusses the manufacturers, production, and modification/evolution of U.S. Jack Flags during WWII? — Patri O’Gan, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture. — Jim Ferrigan and Ted Kaye, Demystifying a U.S. flag with 48 stars and 15 stripes (7/11/20), Q: I have a 48-star, 15-stripe flag that appears to be authentic and in good condition. The only time it is changed is if a country flag changes, country name changes or a new country is added. I just don’t want any trouble with me making up some stickers and maybe clothing. — David B. Martucci, Q: I’m trying to find out the value of a 48-star “Bulldog” bunting flag. However, their use was mostly confined to the casinos or the administrative buildings of the tribes (or their central meeting rooms). Q: There is a flag in a display at my work where 6 flags are depicted. I believe it belonged to my great-grandmother’s husband. Thank you for your interest, and we encourage you to join NAVA! Flag Code is Section 8(g), which says: “The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture or drawing of any nature.” The Flag Code is the law in the sense that it was adopted by Congress and signed by the President, but it is (in its own words) a “codification of existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America…” It’s intended only as guidance and is not enforceable by law. See this video of the event. — Jerry Logemann, A: In my experience, this is very common. Among the flags being carried outside of the hospital was a light blue flag showing the Muslim crescent and star prominently in the middle. They intermingle with a few people holding Make America Great Again flags and the flag of East Turkestan, which represents the Uighur people. Identifying a flag on silk with messages in several Asian languages (4/25/20). We list important books here: https://nava.org/bibliography-for-building-a-flag-library/. Page 345. 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A commitment that the federal government would “improve the living conditions of those whom we serve”. It makes sense for a drive to “give double” to have two quills. — Jim Ferrigan, Investigating a 2nd Texas Infantry Guidon (11/18/20), Q: I recently acquired a seemingly authentic flag from Texas 2nd Infantry, but cannot find anything like it online or through reverse-image searching.