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Bruce Dillon didn’t set out to build anything.

When someone buys an American flag, they’re making a choice about what matters to them. Maybe it’s tradition. Maybe it’s pride in where they live or who they’ve served. Maybe it’s a promise they’re keeping.

Eric Henry’s t-shirts come with a QR code. Scan it, and you can trace the cotton back to the farm where it was grown. Not a stock photo. The actual farm, with the farmer’s name, phone number, and address. If you want to call Ronnie Burleson in Stanley County and ask about the cotton in your shirt, you can.

In 1963, over 250,000 Americans gathered in Washington, D.C. Black and white, young and old, all banded together to demand justice and dignity under the law. At the front stood Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who wasn't afraid to speak out against unfairness.

When I was in college playing field hockey at UNC, my coach shared an analogy that’s stayed with me ever since. She dropped a single bead of dye into a bucket of water and we watched it spread until the whole bucket changed color.

More than once, JD Cunningham has been woken up in the middle of the night by police at his front door.

Every flag we sell is made right here in the United States.

Have you ever thought about the importance of hope? It's a word we use often, but do we ever stop and consider what it means?

The U.S. flag — with its 50 stars and 13 stripes — stands for our shared strength and unity. But even the strongest flag can tear and fray when winter weather sets in. No one wants to be outside when the temperatures drop, snow falls in sheets, and the wind creates whiteout conditions. Here’s how to help it stay vibrant and ready to fly once the skies clear.

For those who've lost someone they love, life often divides into two parts — before and after. When Amy Dozier married her husband in what she calls a whirlwind romance, she never imagined that less than two years later, soldiers would knock on her door late one evening to tell her he was gone. In her loss, Amy discovered purpose — creating spaces where grieving families can find understanding, comfort, and connection.

The Navy and the Marine Corps have always had a special bond. The unique connection is reflected in many areas yet at the same time, they differ in more than one way.

Imagine holding an heirloom that told time as America was marching into the 20th century. A hundred-year-old pocket watch that was by someone’s side as America fought through its darkest hours.

Picture this: It's April 1945. The world is emerging from the shadow of the most devastating war in human history. In San Francisco, representatives from 50 nations gather, each wearing a small lapel button in an unusual shade called "smoke blue."

When you call Freedom and Glory, you're not just reaching a customer service department. You're connecting with people who genuinely care about your story—whether you're a teacher planning a classroom display, a veteran honoring fallen friends, or a small town preparing for its annual celebration.

If you or someone you know has been touched by breast cancer, you’ve probably seen the breast cancer flag and pink ribbon. While there are many types of cancer, these symbols are some of the most recognizable. Thanks to progress in healthcare and raised awareness, we’re making great strides towards finding a cure.

Picture this: you walk into a classroom, where you’re met with a teacher and her students in a lively debate. They’re arguing over whether the Boston Tea Party was a brave political revolt or a cowardly criminal act. You look around and see kids on the edge of their seats, barely able to contain themselves. The energy is electric, the students are passionate, and they’re learning to find their voice and make their own opinions.

On October 13, 1775, the Second Continental Congress decided to send two warships out to sea to fight against the British. In 2025 — 250 years later, the U.S. Navy will celebrate its 250th anniversary.

America’s earliest years were shaped by men of grit and conviction. Many became our first presidents. Walk around Washington, D.C., and you’ll see statues of Washington and Jefferson – but not John Adams. For the man who became our second president and pushed hard for independence, that absence is striking.