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Could Election Year Spark Increased Display of Patriotism?

LITTLE ROCK, AR (January 28, 2008) – Anyone can guess when sales of the American flag and flag-related products will spike each year – Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Veterans Day and Patriot’s Day. As a people, Americans have a history of expressing themselves through and rallying around “the red, white and blue.” It is a symbol of American independence, democracy and a remembrance of the men and women currently serving and the ones who died protecting that independence.

Educational Opportunity

According to Kerry McCoy, owner of Arkansas Flag and Banner (www.flagandbanner.com), presidential election years are also good for the flag business. “Election years are good because of the increased interest in products displaying the American flag,” explains McCoy. “I also like election years because they increase our opportunity to educate the public about flag etiquette. In the 33 years, I have been in business I have found that I not only sell flags but provide a service to my customers about flag protocol.”

Tips on Proper Display

McCoy expects 2008 to be high in email and phone calling upon Arkansas Flag and Banner’s expertise on what is the proper way to display the flag. To prepare for the expected demand, the company has included information on flag etiquette, American flag history and when to fly the American flag on its website.

“The biggest mistake I see made is when the U.S. flag is displayed on a stage or podium with another flag like a state flag,” explained McCoy. “Remember, when you are setting up the stage the US flag always goes on the right. An easy way to remember this is that if you are sitting in the audience the American flag will be on your left.”

“Retail Politics” Redefined

Arkansas Flag and Banner also offers bunting, banners, jewelry, bumper stickers, collectibles and more for America’s political animals. A recent visit to http://www.flagandbanner.com/holiday/viewholiday.asp?hid=22
revealed 3” x 9” bumper stickers for Obama, McCain, Huckabee, Giuliani and Hillary starting at $2.99 but also beanie babies, flags, earrings and garden decorations for both democrats and republicans.

For more information on the proper display of the flag, readers can visit http://flagandbanner.com/fab/flag.asp?cpage=etiquette1 or email Info@FlagAndBanner.com.