1950s

The Beginning of a Legacy

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1951
The First Flag Waves - A New Era for the American flag
Kengla Flag Co. opens the first and only brick-and-mortar flag shop in Washington, D.C., proudly flying its first American flag - beginning a family legacy rooted in patriotism and craftsmanship.

1960s

Flags That Defined a Nation

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1961
A New Home in Tenleytown for Flagmaking Excellence
We moved to 4708 Wisconsin Avenue NW - the iconic location where our customers have found the US flag, Maryland flag, Virginia flag, Texas flag, and world flags for decades.
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1963
A Nation in Mourning
Flags across the country, especially the American flag - flew at half-staff for 30 days after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
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1969
Flags Beyond Earth
The first American flag on the moon during Apollo 11 was an Annin flag - the same style we proudly offer today. Later that year, Kengla procured flags for the Apollo 12 mission, securing our place in US flag history.

1970s

Pride, Progress & People

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1971
A New Chapter Begins in Flagmaking Tradition
Judi joins the Kengla team,to help build the family legacy behind our custom flags, American flags, and community service.
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1978
The Pride Flag is Born - A Landmark Moment in world flags
Harvey Milk commissions Gilbert Baker to create the first rainbow flag - becoming one of the most recognized world flags symbolizing diversity and freedom.

1980s–1990s

Change Across Borders

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1989
Flags of Freedom - Symbols of Hope Worldwide
As the Berlin Wall fell, world flags flew across Europe as symbols of unity, peace, and change.
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1991
New Nations, New Identities Through New world flags
The fall of the Soviet Union led to new sovereignties - and new world flags representing rebirth and national identity.

2000s

Unity, Resilience & Renewal

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2001
The American flag That United a Nation
After 9/11, Americans united under the American flag. The next morning, lines stretched down the block at our D.C. shop as we sold out of every US flag - a moment of unity we’ll never forget.

2010s

A Family Tradition Renewed

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2012
A New View for a New Generation of Flag Buyers
We moved the shop to Suite 100 - making the American flag, Maryland flag, Virginia flag, Texas flag, and custom flags more accessible to the community.
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2015
Passing the Torch to the Next Flagmaking Generation
Brian and Brittany purchased Kengla Flag Co., continuing the legacy with their three boys. That same year, we provided US flags and ceremonial flags for Pope Francis’ visit to Washington, D.C.
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2015
Standing for What’s Right in Modern Flagmaking
After the Charleston church tragedy, Kengla discontinued Confederate flags permanently - choosing to focus on symbols of unity such as the American flag and the African American heritage flag.
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2016
A Nation in Conversation Under the US flag
During one of the most charged election years, we supplied US flags and rally flags for both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders events.

2018

Honoring a Statesman

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2018
Remembering President George H.W. Bush
We were honored to provide American flags and bunting for NBC 4’s coverage featuring Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie - a moment of national reflection stitched with pride.

2020s

Strength Through Change

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2020
Flags of Resilience
Kengla celebrates 70 years as the only brick-and-mortar flag store in Washington, D.C. - still family-owned, still made in the U.S.A., and still the trusted home for the American flag, Maryland flag, Virginia flag, and custom flags that fly strong today.
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2021
70 Years of Kengla - A Tribute to American Craftsmanship
Kengla celebrates 70 years as the only brick-and-mortar flag store in Washington, D.C. - still family-owned, still made in the U.S.A., and still the trusted home for the American flag, Maryland flag, Virginia flag, and custom flags that fly strong today.