We Say Absolutely Not!

by Maria Coffey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Maria Coffey
Gettysburg Flag® Works
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 518-479-3153
Website: www.gettysburgflag.com

Gettysburg Flag® Works Responds to Ad Rejections: The American Flag Is Not a Political Statement

East Greenbush, NY — August 7th 2025 — Gettysburg Flag Works, a long-standing American business dedicated to the manufacture and sale of high-quality American flags, is speaking out following recent ad rejections by Meta and Taboola. Both advertising platforms cited ad policy violations relating “social issues, elections, or political ads” as the reason for denying ads that simply featured the American flag.

“As a company founded on honoring American values and history, we strongly disagree with the notion that the American flag is inherently political,” said Maria Coffey, Co-Owner at Gettysburg Flag Works. “The flag represents unity, service, sacrifice, and freedom — ideals that transcend political affiliations.”

The rejected ads included images of traditional American flags without any political messaging or endorsements. Gettysburg Flag Works sees this classification as a troubling trend that risks further politicizing a unifying national symbol.

“For nearly three decades, we’ve proudly served veterans, municipalities, schools, and everyday citizens who fly the flag to express pride and patriotism — not partisanship,” the company stated. “To suggest that the flag itself is controversial undermines its role as a symbol for all Americans.”

Gettysburg Flag Works is calling on advertising platforms and digital gatekeepers to revisit and clarify their policies to ensure that national symbols — especially the American flag — are not mistakenly categorized as political or divisive.

About Gettysburg Flag Works:
Founded in 1993, Gettysburg Flag® Works is a New York-based e-commerce company specializing in high-quality American-made flags, flagpoles, and accessories. The company serves individuals, businesses, and veteran organizations across the country, with a mission to promote patriotism and honor American traditions.

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