Tag: New York City

History Lessons

Municipal flags bring glory to cities

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New York City's seal

Everyone can picture the American flag. Many people can imagine their state’s banner. But how many can describe the municipal flag of the city they live in? Take New York City. While millions of residents, workers and tourists walk around there every day, it’s doubtful that any of them could identify the city’s flag. And… continue

History Lessons

Flags welcomed Washington

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This year marks the 225thanniversary of the New York City inauguration of George Washington as the first president of the United States of America. Later in 1789, Washington visited Boston, where he was greeted by jubilant citizens waving an endless array of flags.