How To Get Your Own U.S. Flag
Which Has Been Flown Over the
Capitol in Washington, D.C.
YOU can buy a U.S. Flag that has flown over the United States
Capitol building in Washington D.C.!!
This can be accomplished in a couple of ways; you may simply write a
letter to your Senator with your request & mail the letter to your
Senator. Their address can be obtained by calling your local Public Library
& asking for it or use the Senators
of the 106th Congress web site to locate contact information for your
Senator.
You may request that your flag be flown on a certain date such as
a birthday or anniversary. Be sure to mail in your request at least
4 weeks prior to the date you have selected. Your flag will be mailed
to you & arrive 3-4 weeks after the date you have specified. Enclosed
with your flag will be a Certificate from The Architect Of The Capitol
certifying that your flag was flown as requested. If you mention in
your letter or on your request form that this flag is for any specific
occasion, that information will be included on the certificate.
Prices:
3' x 5' nylon....$7.50
3' x 5' cotton...$8.25
5' x 8' nylon...$17.50
5' x 8' cotton..$18.75
Add $4.05 Certification Fee per flag &
$4.00 per flag for shipping & handling (to USA or
foreign countries)
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
Be sure to include the following information when making your request:
Number of Flags & Size of each
Name to Appear On Certificate
Date Flag is to be Flown (if applicable)
Name and Address where Flag is to be sent. (Foreign addresses okay.)
Enclose check for exact amount payable to "KEEPER OF THE STATIONERY"