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Can you get free flags from embassies?
Yes you can ask a nation’s embassy for a free flag of their country. And a lot of countries actually have some rather cool ambassadors.
What countries does the US have embassies in?
The U.S. has embassies in all countries it recognizes apart from Bhutan, Iran, Maldives, North Korea, Syria and Yemen. It has ‘interest sections’ in other nation’s embassies in Iran and Syria. It also has a de facto embassy in Taiwan.
Do people live in US embassies?
While Americans work at embassies and consulates, most of the staff comes from the host country. In some countries, American staff may live on the embassy compound, but they frequently live in apartments or houses in the host city.
How can I get a free American flag?
- 1 Service Clubs. Your local Masonic Lodge, American Legion post or similar service organization can be a great resource for free school flags.
- 2 Adopt a School Flagpole.
- 3 Community Business Partners.
- 4 Working with Donors.
How do you email an embassy?
Use “Dear Honorable Ambassador” if you are addressing the ambassador directly. If you don’t know the name or gender of the person to whom you’re writing, you can begin your letter “Dear Sir or Madam.” However, you should make every effort to address your letter to a specific person.
Is a foreign embassy foreign soil?
Embassies are still the soil of the host country. It’s just that an embassy has a special privilege in that the host government must treat it as if it were foreign soil when it comes to policing matters: the host country’s security forces can’t enter without permission of the country whose embassy it is.
Does VFW sell American Flags?
We can also provide a replacement flag at a reasonable price. All flags made in the U.S.A. All proceeds from the sale of new American Flags go to support the VFW in our mission: enhancing the lives of millions through our community service programs and special projects.