Hawthorne Nevada A town of only 2,500 residents, Hawthorne has adopted the brand and tag line of “America’s Patriotic Home.” While not unique across America, the brand is unique to the region, and you’ll see the largest American flag west of the Mississippi, visible from several miles away, flying proudly above Hawthorne. The town is developing patriotic pole banners and decorative crosswalks, while the tops of buildings will be adorned with stars and strips. The museum of modern weaponry is not to be missed, and their Armed Forces  Day parade is spectacular. There’s still much more work to be done to “own” the brand, but they’ve made great progress. Now with the added help from the Iron Nation Motorcycle club the town can continue the strength of its patriotism.