Our story begins in the mid 1960s when a man by the name of John B. Cooke moved to Findlay, Ohio. As a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Cooke believed it was important to fly the American Flag. ... The media was notified that Findlay would become the Flag Capitol of the United States on Flag Day.

Why is Findlay Ohio considered Flag City?

Today, Findlay is known as "Flag City USA." In the 1960s, a man named John Cooke moved to Findlay. Believing that every American should fly the American flag on Flag Day, Cooke worked to provide everyone in the community with a small flag. ... Residents of Findlay are still proud of their town's nickname to this day.

Why is Redmond Oregon called Flag City?

The City seeks to invest in improvements within the new US 97 corridor to beautify the community and convey a message of civic pride. Flag City U.S.A was selected as the theme for the monument as it is a wonderful representation of that pride and volunteer spirit.