Celebrating America’s 250th: French/West/Vaughan Signs Allegiance Flag Supply as Newest Client

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 23, 2026) – One of the nation’s most highly decorated independent public relations, advertising and digital media agencies, French/​West/​Vaughan (FWV) has been retained by Allegiance Flag Supply, an American manufacturer dedicated to producing high-quality, U.S.-made American flags, to provide comprehensive public relations and integrated marketing support.

The agency’s work will focus on expanding Allegiance Flag Supply’s national presence and amplifying the brand’s mission to restore American craftsmanship as one of the nation’s most enduring symbols.

“We founded Allegiance Flag Supply on the belief that American flags should be made in America — by American hands, with American materials,” said Katie Lyon, co-founder of Allegiance Flag Supply. ​“FWV shares our commitment to telling authentic stories, and we look forward to working together to bring greater awareness to the importance of domestic manufacturing and the values our company represents.”

The engagement comes at a uniquely significant moment in American history. In 2026, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary — America250 — a once-in-a-generation milestone that has sparked a nationwide wave of patriotic pride and renewed interest in American symbols, heritage and manufacturing. Among the most visible initiatives tied to this celebration: a national effort to place American flags in classrooms across the country, commemorative events in all 50 states, community-based heritage programs, and a broad push to reconnect Americans with the values and craftsmanship that define the nation.

Founded to revive skilled American trades and support domestic production, Allegiance Flag Supply designs and hand sews its flags entirely within the United States. The company has grown a loyal following among Americans who prioritize craftsmanship, quality and the integrity of what the flag represents.

“Allegiance Flag Supply is doing something genuinely important — proving that American manufacturing is alive and well and that people care deeply about what goes into the products they buy,” said FWV Chairman & CEO Rick French. ​“We’re proud to help tell that story on a national stage during such a historically meaningful time.”

The engagement adds to FWV’s growing roster of clients in the consumer products and American manufacturing sectors. The portfolio includes Zippo Manufacturing Company, maker of the iconic Zippo® windproof lighter; W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company (Case Knives), the 136-year-old American cutlery brand renowned for its craftsmanship; and Tru Western, a pioneer in Western-inspired fragrances — brands united by a shared commitment to American heritage, quality and domestic manufacturing.