Small flags of graduated sizes burst from a basket-weave planter in front of Martha's pool.

This porch displays red, white, and blue bunting (the fabric that flags are made from) that has been tacked to the eaves and tied with ribbon at the bottom. The trios of small flags are held up by aluminum brackets.

A banner of flags surrounds the doorway (all with the blue canton properly placed in the upper-left corner), and 10 flags stand at attention on the swinging gate. To attach the flags to the gate, use a staple gun or drill holes in a piece of 2-by-2-inch lumber the diameter of the flag dowels, and tack it to the gate each spring or summer.

Festive half-rounds of bunting, with grommets for hanging, sway from a cottage porch; above them, seven flags shoot out from their own flag holders, all attached to a simple plywood plaque.

Flags sewn to a length of ribbon encircle the basket of this bike. To decorate the wheels, tape two folds of white crepe paper together into one long piece, roll it up lengthwise, twist snugly, and weave through alternating spokes; make another long twist using blue paper, and then weave it through opposite alternating spokes. Repeat with white and red paper.

Suspend a swag of flags from cotton clothesline over your porch, and then line the walkway with more flags.

Pledge allegiance to this festive flag stand. We put it on top of a two-tiered cake stand to create a mini cupcake monument.

Repurpose wooden furniture feet and wooden lamp bases to make a festive base to display mini flags.

Read our flag-displaying tips to make sure your tribute is a respectful one.

The American flag has had many faces in its long history. Learn more about some of its prominent incarnations.

Like America itself, the flag has evolved significantly since its birth more than two hundred years ago.

You can display your flags all year round, but pay special attention on holidays such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Independence Day.