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POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept 18th

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Flag-Works has sold these POW MIA flags to people around the world-so when you order one of our POW MIA flags you can be sure it is the real deal.  Authentic US military POW/MIA flags with the POW/MIA logo are dyed in brilliant colors onto a 100% nylon background.  US Military POW/MIA single sided flags read correct on one side and have a mirror image on the reverse. Double-sided POW/MIA military flags read correct on both sides. US Military POW/MIA flags are finished with heading a grommets for displaying your US military flag outdoors. We raise this flag as a solemn reminder of our obligation to always remember the sacrifices made to defend our Nation. Order your today on our website or visit our retail store

History of the POW/MIA Flag

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In 1971 Mrs. Michael Hoff, an MIA wife and member of the National League of Families, saw the need for a symbol of our POW/MIAs.  Mrs. Hoff found Mr. Rivkees, Vice President of Annin & company, who felt sympathetic and along with Annin’s advertising agency designed a  custom flag

POW/MIA flag

POW/MIA Flag

to represent our missing men.  After receiving the League’s approval the flags were manufactured for distribution. Other than “Old Glory“, the League’s POW/MIA flag is the only flag ever to fly over the White House.