Forgot to mention...
Many members of Congress have an "Order a Flag" page on their website. Mine does.
I called my Congressional office in Washington first to make sure it could be done. The lady with whom I spoke said that it could. She then requested that I go to the web page and fill out the order form (this is also where you "design" the certificate.)
I called back later to confirm that they had received my order. I ordered two, one for myself and one for my father.
By the way, I believe they don't fly over the Capitol for very long. I think there is a guy there who basically runs them up the flagpole, lets them stay for a few moments, and then brings them back down. Oh well -it's the thought that counts.
By the way, I believe they don't fly over the Capitol for very long. I think there is a guy there who basically runs them up the flagpole, lets them stay for a few moments, and then brings them back down.All glory is fleeting.