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Host an epic, unofficial start-of-summer celebration with this collection of Memorial Day BBQ Menu Ideas.

Whether you’re hosting a small get-together, participating in a large block party, and heading over to a friend or family members house, one thing is for certain – a Memorial Day celebration just wouldn’t be the same without some amazing food to go along with it!

From drinks to desserts, we’ve rounded up some of the best recipes to help you plan your Memorial Day feast. Pick your favorite meats to throw on the grill and then round out the rest of your menu with these ideas.

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Create beautiful curb appeal with this collection of ideas for front yard flag pole landscaping.

Is there anything more beautiful than seeing the American flag flying in front of a home? The flag adds a picturesque touch and a patriotic vibe.

Using your flag and flag pole as the centerpiece for your front yard landscaping is a great idea, but you might need some ideas and inspiration to help you figure out how to do that.

Well, you’re in luck as we’ve rounded up a dozen photographic ideas that will both increase your curb appeal and spotlight your flag in its most beautiful light.

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The Arizona State Flag was formally adopted on February 17, 1917. Read on to find out the interesting facts and history of this state flag.

Arizona is a southwestern state in the United States of America. It is the location of the well-known Grand Canyon. It is a natural wonder that is a mile-deep chasm carved by the Colorado River. Aside from this the state also has other nature-oriented sites like Saguaro National Park. Here the cactus-filled Sonoran Desert landscape is being protected. It is the 6th largest and the 14th most populated out of all the 50 states. The capital of Arizona is Phoenix which is also the biggest city.

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Familiarize yourself with the rules for displaying the American Flag so that you can show your patriotism and pride while being in compliance with the US Flag Code.

National flags are the symbol of a nation, it represents a country everyday by being on top of the pole, fighting the rays of the sun until the darkness reigns again. It displays the insignia of a united and guided sovereign state.

There are hundreds of designs of the national flag, it comes in various shapes and colors which actually has deep meanings symbolizing the country. Some examples of elements and designs in flags include some shapes such as, circle, stripes, crosses, and stars, squares and rectangles.

It was known that many countries which share their history with another country through culture, ethnicity, religion in history have similarities in their national flag design. It is not an impossible occurrence for two or more countries to have similar flags. Monaco and Indonesia, for example, have extremely similar flags. Both flags have red and white bars and the only difference is their aspect ratio.

Here is an interesting question. What rules do you know about displaying American flag or other countries’ flags?

Yes, there are many things that people do not know about flags. The stories behind the symbols and the history behind the colors. However, in this article, we are going to talk about a specific flag – the American flag, how to properly display and take care of it.

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In 1897, the Tennessee State Flag was officially adopted with a redesigned version being made official in 1905. Read on to find out more about the history and info behind this state flag.

The Tennessee State Flag was initially introduced at the beginning of the American Civil War. Originally, the flag was a tricolor flag consisting of red, white, and blue. It was adopted in 1897. The current flag was designed by Colonel Le Roy Reeves, an attorney who served in the Tennessee National Guard. This flag was made official in April of 1905.

Tennessee was nicknamed the Volunteer State after 3,500 Tennessee men _volunteered _to fight in the war. It was considered a valiant act of heroism and is remembered even today by the nickname given to the state and the flag that is waved there.

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