Utah State Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Donald Frank

Utah became the 45th member of the union on Jan. 4, 1896, with Salt Lake City as its capital. Utah is known for having some of the best skiing in the country, and the mountains near Salt Lake City receive an average of 500 inches of snow per year.

In 1903, the Utah State Society Daughters of the Revolution (USSDR) presented a state flag to Governor Heber M. Wells. The silk flag, embroidered by Agnes Teudt Fernelius, displayed the Utah State Seal. Each member of the USSDR had donated one dollar to pay for the flag.

In October of 1903, it was determined that an error had been made in the State Seal depicted on the flag and it was also determined that the flag that had been presented and accepted by the Governor was not an official state flag but rather would serve as the Governor's regimental flag. An official state flag would have to comply with an act of the state legislature and thereby be approved by the state legislature.

The USSDR took their flag to artist H.L.A. Culmer and asked him to make corrections to the state seal. A new flag was born of this effort and presented to the Governor. The Governor replied that "It will be my pleasure to display this flag upon every important occasion where the Governor's flag may be required, both at the World's Fair in St. Louis in celebration of the Louisiana Purchase and elsewhere during my incumbency." This flag was used until 1913.

Flag makers over the years frequently misrepresented some of the details in the Utah state seal, obliterating or modifying various emblems. As the centennial of the 1911 Utah flag adoption approached, efforts were made to produce an official artistic rendition of the flag and state seal that more closely represented the 1913 version of the flag and included details of color shades. This revised design was endorsed by the Utah legislature in February 2011, and the flag was officially adopted on March 16, 2011.

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South Dakota State Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Albert Frank

The official South Dakota Flag was adopted by the state in the year 1963. However according to the records of the South Dakota Flag history, it was altered in 1992, to introduce the nickname of the state. The original South Dakota Flag was adopted in 1909, which featured the state seal of South Dakota on the back while a picture of the sun was on the front.

The basic design of the flag was adopted in March 1963. The flag was modified, on July 1, 1992, to include the state's official nickname. South Dakota is the 40th state of the union, gaining statehood on Nov. 2, 1889. The state seal was adopted in 1885.

The state seal on the South Dakota Flag truly depicts the rich diversity in the state's resources and various industries. The image of the farmer tilling his land represents agriculture, while the smelter stands for mining and manufacturing. The steamboat is a symbol for the state's commerce and the trees symbolize timber.

The seal represents the state's diversity of industry and resources. The farmer symbolizes agriculture, the smelter represents manufacturing and mining, the trees represent timber and the steamship represents commerce. Across the top of the picture is the state motto: Under God the People Rule.

Another modification was introduced on July 1, 1992, when the new state nicknameâ€"“The Mount Rushmore State”â€"was substituted for the old wording. The seal repeats the name of the state, the date of its admission to the Union (1889), and the state motto, “Under God the people rule.” A farmer is shown in the foreground plowing his fields. In the background cattle, crops, a smelting furnace, and a steamship on a river complete the naturalistic details of the design.

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The Flag Company Inc And Virginia Flag

By Ron Ronalds

The Virginia Flag was officially adopted on 30th April 1861. It is gathered from the Virginia Flag history that the state seal emblazoned on the state flag of Virginia was adopted in the year 1776.

Though flags similar to Virginia's current flag had flown in the State since the 1830s, Virginia did not adopt an official flag until after it had seceded from the Union in 1861.

The remarkable Virginia Flag comprises a deep blue background and the seal of the state is in the center. The seal is white in color and depicts a man and a woman, as well as the state's name and the motto in Latin, "Sic Semper Tyrannis", meaning "thus always to tyrants." A white fringe of silk decks the edge, opposite to the flagstaff side.

The design on the obverse now appears on the state flag. It features a woman personifying virtue and dressed as an Amazon. She wears a helmet and holds a spear and sword above the Latin motto “Sic semper tyrannis” (“Thus always to tyrants”). She is standing on the prostrate figure of a fallen king, his crown lying to one side, thus carrying out the theme of popular victory over the tyrannical government. The whip and chain held by the king have been rendered useless.

Thus the entire scene portrays the victory of Virtue over Tyranny or in other words the defeat of the English at the hands of Virginia. Encircling the scene are green leaves and red Virginia creeper flowers. The Virginia Flag has put in commendable effort in portraying the thought-provoking seal of the state.

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Wisconsin State Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Ronald Nills

The flag was adopted in 1863. The current flag dates from May 1, 1981, when Wisconsin and 1848 were added to it. Wisconsin is the 30th state of the union, gaining statehood on May 29, 1848.

The flag of Wisconsin consists of a blue base, with the state seal in the center of the flag. Wisconsin is written above the state seal in white and 1848 is written below it.

Many were unhappy that the Wisconsin flag could not be easily distinguished from other state flags, owing to its use of the most popular American design patternâ€"a blue field with a central state emblem. Therefore, on May 14, 1980, the flag design was modified: the name of the state was added above the arms, and its date of admission to the Union (1848) was inscribed below.

In 1913, this resolution finally made it into the official state statutes of the state of Wisconsin. Chapter 111, Laws of 1913 specifying a dark blue flag with the state coat of arms centered on each side, evolved into Chapter 1, section 1.08 of the Wisconsin statutes.

The national motto and shield represent Wisconsin's loyalty to the United States. Supporting the shield is a sailor and a miner, who represent labor on land and at sea. At their feet is a cornucopia overflowing with fruit and vegetables. This represents abundance and prosperity. There is also a lead pyramid consisting of 13 ingots. The lead represents mineral wealth and 13 represents the 13 original states of the Union.

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Wyoming State Flag History Today

By Bert Lampard

The Wyoming State Flag was adopted by the State Legislature on 13th January 1917. From the Wyoming Flag history, it is has been gathered that the state did not possess an individual flag even in 1916. On the proposal of Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard, a professor at the University of Wyoming, a flag drawing contest was held. The winner, Miss Verna Keays was thus the designer of the Wyoming Flag.

The flag of Wyoming consists of a blue center base, which is outlined in thin white and then bordered with a wider, red outline. In the center of the flag is a white bison with the state seal centered on it.

In Verna's original design, the bison faced away from the staff as a symbol of the freedom with which the bison had once roamed over the Wyoming plains. Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard (state regent for the DAR at the time), felt the design would be more balanced with the bison facing the staff.

The seal features a woman supporting a banner with the state's motto written on it. The motto, Equal Rights, represents Wyoming as being the first U.S. state or territory to formally give women the right to vote in 1869. The men on the sides of the pillars symbolize the state's cattle and mining industries. There is an eagle perched on the shield of the United States.

The red, white, and blue colors of the state flag are the same as those of the national flag. The red on the border is a symbol of the native Americans who inhabited Wyoming long before settlers came, and also represents the blood of pioneers who gave their lives to claim the soil. White is a symbol of the purity and uprightness of Wyoming. Blue is for Wyoming's sky and mountains and is also a symbol of fidelity, justice, and virility.

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Washington State Flag History Today

By Norman Wilson

The 19th-century territorial seal of Washington had a detailed naturalistic scene with sea and mountains and a woman in the foreground epitomizing hope, surrounded by a log cabin, wagon, and fir forest.

At the beginning of the 20th century, many towns and cities throughout the state informally adopted a military flag that displayed a gold profile of our first President on blue bunting. Other flags in use simply centered the state seal on a field of purple or green similar to the current design.

The Washington Flag is truly unique in 2 ways. Firstly it is the only US state flag to use the green color for its field. Secondly, the Washington Flag is just the only flag among all other US state flags to bear the portrait of President George Washington.

The green state flag adopted by the state legislature in 1923 featured the state seal in its center. Originally the flag was to be decorated with green fringe, but after 1925 it was designated as having a fringe of gold when displayed on certain occasions.

The green shade on the Washington Flag justifies the state's nickname, which is the "Evergreen State". It is also a color generally associated with lush vegetation, that characterizes the state. The date 1899, is that year in which, Washington became a state of the US. The wonderful green colored Washington Flag is noteworthy for depicting the first president of the USA.

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History Of Present Days Flagpoles

By Ronny Rodgers

During the Middle Ages, flags were used for a variety of purposes including identification of members of nobility, guilds, cities, religious worship, and for use during battles. In battle, flags were used by military companies for identification on the field and relaying of strategic instructions.

Though not always, flags could identify individual leaders: in Europe, monarchs and knights; in Japan, the samurai; in China, the generals under the imperial army; and in Mexico, the Aztec alliances.

Originally, the standards of the Roman legions were not flags, but symbols such as the eagle of Augustus Caesar's Xth legion; this graphic of the eagle would be placed on a staff for the standard-bearer to hold up during battle. But a military unit from Dacia had for a standard a dragon with a flexible tail which would move in the wind; the legions copied this, and eventually all the legions had physically flexible standards-the modern-day flag.

Banners have rich histories. The banner posts or as we call them flagpoles, on which they fly have a history which offers looks into changes in innovation and society. The flagpole cannot be traced to any one person. They have been around since civilization, for cultures to fly their flags.

More refined wooden posts were made with spruce or pine trees, which normally become straighter than hardwood trees. These trees were stripped of bark and branches and after that completely smoothed down with draw blades and planes.

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Tennessee Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Noel Sanches

First visited by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in 1540, the Tennessee area would later be claimed by both France and England as a result of the 1670s and 1680s explorations of Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, Sieur de la Salle, and James Needham and Gabriel Arthur. Great Britain obtained the area after the French and Indian Wars in 1763.

For years, Tennessee used a different flag. That one was three bands of red, blue and white, which were all slanted. These stripes were at the time intended to represent the three divisions of the state. On that flag there was also a number 16 with the slogan “The Volunteer State.”

According to the designer of the Tennessee Flag, each symbol had a notable meaning. Firstly the colors on the flag are extremely significant. White, red and blue are the national colors of the US. White is a symbol of purity, blue stands for the patriotism of the people of Tennessee and red stands for the readiness of the people to shed blood during warfare.

The 3 white stars symbolize the 3 disparate forms of land that divide the state. Thus in the east, there are the mighty mountains or the Great Smoky Mountains, with the highlands running in the middle section, while the west is adorned with lowlands. They also denote that Tennessee was the 3rd state to merge with the Union after the 13 original states.

The colours correspond to those in the Stars and Stripes and the Stars and Bars. Tennessee and neighbouring Arkansas are the only states to have red backgrounds for their flags.

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Vermont State Flag History Today

By Barry Gold

The first Vermont flag was, in fact, a state militia flag that was created in 1803. It mostly consisted of a green background, representing the Green Mountains. Another design was later created that also looked totally different from the current one. It had seventeen stripes and seventeen stars (similar to the U.S. flag), with the state’s name at the top.

The Vermont Flag was adopted officially on 1st June 1923. According to the Vermont Flag history, the state was the 4th to gain admission into the Union. The first Vermont Flag was a militia flag designed in 1803. It was used by the Vermont soldiers at the times of the Spanish-American War, the American Civil War and during the commencement of the World War I.

Vermont went back to the drawing board and authorized a new design on October 20, 1838. This new design continued to align with that of the U.S. Flag. This new design reduced the number of red and white stripes from seventeen to thirteen. Instead of a star for each state, however, the union contained one large white star on a blue field. Within the confines of the star was displayed the Vermont Coat of Arms. This flag remained as the official state flag until 1919.

The seal in the Vermont Flag depicts many symbolic images against a backdrop of the beautiful Green Mountains. The lofty pine tree is a conventional symbol of New England. The sheaves of wheat and the cow stand for the agriculture practiced in the state. On either side of the image are 2 crossed branches of pine, which symbolize the sprigs of pine that the Vermont soldiers wore during the battle of Plattsburgh fought in 1814.

And so, in 1919, the third Vermont State Flag was authorized. This third design displayed the Vermont State Coat of Arms on a blue field. This is the Vermont State Flag as we know it today.

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Calipatria's Flagpole

By Anastasia Goodwill

The one thing that gets people's attention is the 184-foot flagpole that stands up to sea level. The idea of the flagpole was first suggested during a Chamber of Commerce meeting. For the remaining time, the flagpole would be kept an idea rather than coming to a possibility. One of the reason's for that was the cost was too high.

Then on the night of October 5, 1957, Calipatria's pharmacist, Harry Momita and wife Helen were in a car accident while on their way to see their children in Los Angeles. Helen was killed instantly and Harry was sent to the hospital for some injuries and was there for more than two weeks.

The story behind Harry and Helen Momita was that they were Japanese Americans who had been in a migration camp in Arizona, which was later grabbed by the universal press and radio that was given overall reputation. With the assistance of numerous colleagues from Calipatria and other individuals outside the city, they gave cash for blossoms out of appreciation for Helen's commemoration.

Today,there are many companies and industries to provide the different kind of flagpoles all over the world. The need of best flagpoles is becoming the reason of making the critical standards to be on top of flagpoles production. Back again in the day, flagpoles ended up mainly one particular-piece development, normally metal or aluminum. You can still uncover these these days, but they have primarily been replaced by sectional flagpoles or telescoping flagpoles which can be shipped or transported.

Now Calipatria boasts of the tallest flagpole at sea level, flying Old Glory 184 feet high, and when the wind blows, which it often does in the Imperial Valley, there is no more beautiful sight than to see the beautiful colors of the Flag waving high above.

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Age Of Flagpoles

By Martin Long

Early flagpoles were simply trees selected for their relative straightness that were cut down, stripped of bark and branches, and then replanted in the ground with a flag attached at the top.

Over the years, the wood flagpole was improved by shaping and sanding the pole until it was straight and had a smooth finish. More refined wooden posts were made with spruce or pine trees, which normally become straighter than hardwood trees. These trees were stripped of bark and branches and afterward altogether smoothed down with drawknives and planes. They were secured with different layers of creature fat to make them weatherproof before being planted in the ground.

Near the turn of the 20th century, steel flag poles became more popular, although they were often simply the recycled materials that had served other purposes. Ships masts were often repurposed as flag poles. Steel section poles used to house trolley lines were employed to make flag poles and eventually, sectional steel flag poles were manufactured for the purpose of flying flags. Wooden poles became obsolete. In the later 1920s, flag pole producers began constructing the long tapered poles so common today.

Manufacturing advances in aluminum poles drove at last to the quality of aluminum and aluminum blends as the key materials for making flagpoles today. Aluminum is more adaptable as an amassing material, and it has been able to be far less costly than steel.

The pole used to "fly" the banner planted on the moon by the Apollo 11 group may have been the most built flagpole ever. The pole was planned with an extendable level backing to hold a banner out firmly in the absence of climate, on the surface of the moon. It was made light weight and utilized an extendable outline that could be controlled by space explorers wearing monstrous space suit gloves.

Today, strong, stable flagpoles by The Flagpole Warehouse proved to be the best simple and affordable solutions for the U.S. Army and Navy to serve as lightning rods at the U.S Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, GA, and as structures for gun range warning systems at the U.S. Army Strategic Operations installation in Southern California and Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Flagpoles of 60 ft. and 50 ft. sporting The Flagpole Warehouse’s perfected solar lighting solutions have also been reconfigured into very effective strobe lighting warning systems. With communication and cell towers popping up somewhere new every day, flagpoles are proving to be economical mounting solutions. From telescoping solutions and other commercial grades hi-tech strong quality construction materials, The Flagpole Warehouse can provide innovative solutions for individual projects.

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The History Of Army Flag

By Ann White

The United States Army is a decorated branch of our military. Like all the other branches, the Army has its own flag and symbols with a rich history that date back centuries ago. The official Army flag consists of a white field with a blue symbol and red ribbon that reads, "United States Army." Below that, the year 1775 is written in blue, which denotes the beginning of the Army.

"United States Army" is inscribed in white letters on a scarlet scroll, with the year "1775" in blue numerals below. The Secretary of the Army designates the Army headquarters and agencies authorized an Army Flag.

The blue emblem that takes up the vast majority of the banner is the central outline of the first War Office seal. It portrays a roman cuirass (in the center) which means to defense and strength. Other basic Army weapon, for example, a sword, gun, and engine bombs are additionally present.

The U.S. Army flag was dedicated and unfurled to the general American public on June 14th (Flag Day!) in 1956 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. That day also marked the 181st anniversary of the establishment of the Army by the Continental Congress in 1775. Whether it's a family member or friend in the service or yourself, most people have a connection to a branch of the military. What does the military mean to you? Does the Army flag represent something or someone special in your life?

The Army flag was designed by the Heraldic Branch, Office of Research and Engineering, Office of The Quartermaster General. Research on background material was begun in July 1955 when a requirement for a United States Army flag was indicated by the Secretary of the Army. Several tentative designs were developed and from among these, the design as adopted was selected by Secretary of the War Brucker.

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History Of Oklahoma Flag

By Adam Sirvestry

The land that today makes up Oklahoma was added to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Throughout the 19th century, the U.S. government relocated Indian tribes from the southeastern United States to the area, and by 1900, over 30 Indian tribes had been moved to what was originally called the Indian Territories.

The official Oklahoma flag was adopted on 2nd April 1925 by the State Legislature. The Oklahoma flag history states that the design of the current Flag was selected from a flag-designing contest organized by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

A new flag was adopted on April 2, 1925. It consisted of a blue field bearing the traditional bison-hide shield of the Osage Indians. The artist Louise Funk Fluke developed the flag based on a suggestion made by Joseph Thoburn of the Oklahoma Historical Society.

The blue background of Fluke's design symbolized loyalty and devotion, and the shield suggested the defense of the state. The shield bore small crosses, which stood for stars (as is common in Native American art), and the olive branch and calumet were included as emblems of peace for whites and Native Americans, respectively.

The Flag has its special meaning. The blue field signifies loyalty and devotion; the shield implies defensive or protective warfare when justifiable; the small crosses on the shield are the Indians' graphic sign for stars and may indicate lofty ideals or a purpose for high endeavor; the shield thus surmounted by, but always subservient to, the calumet and the olive branch, betoken a predominant love of peace by a united people.

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Montana State Flag History Today

By Alex Frank

Montana is the fourth largest U.S. state by area, behind Alaska, Texas, and California, but with an average of just six people per square mile, it is one of the country’s least densely populated states.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806 were the first group of white explorers to cross Montana. Hard on the heels of the expedition arrived the fur trappers and traders. Trappers brought alcohol, disease and a new economic system to native populations. The fur trade was mostly over by the 1840's due to dwindling supplies of beaver, and the loss of popularity of the beaver hat.

Colonel Kessler's needed a flag or banner to distinguish Montana Volunteers from other units. "Colonel Kessler's Flag" embarked for the "Philippine Insurrection" with the First Montana Infantry in the fall of 1898, and served as the unit's chief insignia during its tour of duty. By the time the volunteers returned to a grand State welcome in October of 1899, the Colonel's private flag had grown in acceptance and stature.

Montana newspapers looked upon the blue banner as an unofficial state flag. The idea of an official state flag appealed to many. The Ninth Legislative Assembly reflected that support in 1905 and proclaimed Colonel Kessler's flag official, deleting only the words "1st Montana Infantry, USV. "which appeared above the seal. Under the word "Montana", on a blue field, is the state seal.

The seal contains scenery of the Great Falls of the Missouri river and the landscape of Montana. A pick, shovel, and plow lay on the lush grass next to the rolling river with the sun peaking over the mountains. The Spanish words and state motto "Oro y plata," meaning "Gold and Silver" appear on a flowing ribbon at the bottom of the seal. The flag has gold fringes on the upper and lower borders. The seal represents the beautiful scenery of the state. It also shows the economic activities of the state's early dwellers by including a pick, shovel, and plow that indicate mining and farming. The words, "Gold and Silver" are written in Spanish which show the early claim by the Spanish on this territory. These words coupled with the sun shining abundantly over the landscape represent the fortunes found from large gold and silver deposits in the Montana Mountains.

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The Flag Company Inc And Oregon Flag

By Sarra Stown

Exploration by the Spanish and French, in the 17th and 18th centuries, Oregon was mapped by the Lewis and Clark expedition in their search for the Northwest Passage.

Starting in the 1830s, many groups of pioneers traveled to the state on the famous Oregon Trail, and the U.S. began joint settlement of the area with the United Kingdom. In 1846, the border between U.S. and British territory was formally established at the 49th parallel - the part of the territory that was given to Britain would ultimately become part of Canada. Oregon was officially admitted to the union as a state on February 14th, 1859.

Depicted on the shield, is a blazing sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, mountains, forests and a Conestoga wagon all representing the natural resources and splendor of Oregon and the early settlers to the territory. A plow, a sheaf of wheat and a pickax represent the early industry of the state; agriculture and mining. Two ships are shown; a British Man-of-War and an American trade vessel.

The flag of Oregon consists of a blue base with a simplified version of the state seal, in gold, in the center. The State of Oregon is written in gold above the seal and it has 1859 written below the seal. The state's colors are blue and gold. The shield on the front of the flag is surrounded by 33 stars, which represent Oregon as the 33rd state admitted to the Union. The bald eagle on the crest of the shield is the national bird of America, it represents the United States and the protection it provides Oregon in turbulent and peaceful times. A banner on the shield shows The Union, representing Oregon's support to the US. The shield is divided into three parts: the top section shows the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, a British man-of-war sailing away the American coast and an American merchant ship arriving. It represents the end of British rule and the start of American sovereignty.

The reverse of the flag pictures Oregon's official state animal - the beaver. Oregon's nickname is The Beaver State (stemming from the early 19th century when fur hats were fashionable and Oregon's streams were an important source of beaver).

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History Of New Jersey Flag

By Will Scott

New Jersey state flag was adopted on March 26, 1896, and in 1938 a law clarified that the right to display the flag was not limited to the governor alone. It is the only flag of the 50 state flags to have a background of buff, although frequently this is incorrectly shown as yellow.

Symbols on the state seal: the three plows on the shield honor the state's agricultural tradition. The helmet above the shield faces forward, an attitude denoting sovereignty and thus particularly fitting for one of the first governments created under the notion that the state itself is the sovereign.

The crest above the helmet is a horse's head (the horse is also New Jersey's official state animal). The supporting female figures are Liberty and Ceres (Roman goddess of grain - a symbol of abundance). Liberty carries the liberty cap on her staff and Ceres holds a cornucopia filled with harvested produce.

New Jersey's seal was originally designed by Pierre Eugene du Simitiere in 1777 and has had only minor changes made since then. Liberty originally held her staff in the crook of her arm rather than her right hand.

Thus the fertility of the state is depicted through these symbolic figures. Below them is a ribbon, gloriously displaying the state motto "Liberty and Prosperity" and the year 1776, when the state gained independence. Above the figures, is a knight's helmet, a horse's head, with blue filigree decorating it. The New Jersey Flag makes interesting use of goddesses to denote the prosperity of the state.

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The History Of Betsy Ross Flag For The Future

By Will Holand

Maybe the best-known figure from the American Revolutionary time who wasn't a president, general or statesman, Betsy Ross turned into a symbol in the late nineteenth century when stories surfaced that she had sewn the primary "stars and stripes" U.S. banner in 1776.

Betsy Ross, best known for making the first American flag, was born Elizabeth Griscom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 1, 1752. A fourth-generation American, and the great-granddaughter of a carpenter who had arrived in New Jersey in 1680 from England, Betsy was the eighth of 17 children. Like her sisters, she attended Quaker schools and learned sewing and other crafts common in her day.

In 1773, at age 21, Betsy crossed the river to New Jersey to elope with John Ross, a fellow apprentice of Webster's and the son of an Episcopal rector-a double act of defiance that got her expelled from the Quaker church.

The Rosses began their own upholstery shop, and John joined the state army. He died after scarcely two years of marriage. Despite the fact that family legend would ascribe John's passing to a black powder blast, the disease is a more probable offender. Betsy Ross was making flags around that timeâ€"a receipt shows that the Pennsylvania State Navy Board paid her 15 pounds for sewing ship’s standards.

An 1871 pamphlet enthusiastically not only credited Betsy Ross for designing the first U.S. flag but for coming up with the name "United States of America" and writing a hymn that was the basis for the French anthem "La Marseillaise." Americans love the story of Betsy Ross’s making the nation’s first official flag.

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National Flags And Common Sense

By Mishon Stevens

Independence Day yearly celebrated on July 4 and is regularly known as "the Fourth of July". It is the commemoration of the affirmation of freedom from Great Britain in 1776. Presentations and family occasions are sorted out all through the United States. Numerous individuals show the American national banner outside their homes or structures. The flying of the American banner is far reaching. Celebrations of the Fourth of July became more common as the years went on.

Independence Day is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the positive aspects of the United States. Many politicians appear at public events to show their support for the history, heritage and people of their country.

The origin of the first American pennant is not well known. A couple history masters trust it was made by New Jersey Congressman Francis Hopkinson and sewn by Philadelphia specialist Betsy Ross. Today the standard contains 13 level stripes, seven red trading with six white. The Flag Company, Inc. has an extent of excited things to fit any arrangement and reason, making it fun and easy to be a follower of this Fourth of July. The Flag Company Inc’s goal is to develop patriotic emotions each year on Independence Day to pay tribute to Americans who sacrificed to keep our country a land of freedom and opportunity.

July 4, 1776, became the date that was included on the Declaration of Independence, and the fancy handwritten copy that was signed in August. Today, the original copy of the Declaration is housed in the National Archives in Washington, D.C., and July 4 has been designated a national holiday to commemorate the day the United States laid down its claim to be a free and independent nation. Our ancestors shaped another country and set forth a dream of freedom and majority rule government that would perpetually adjust history. Each Fourth of July, Americans feel proud of their history. The Flag Company, Inc. wishes the United States of America the best birthday ever.

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Pennsylvania Flag History

By Ben Slow

Pennsylvania’s flag was first authorized in 1799. The current flag is a more modern version of the same flag. The current design became official in 1907.

In the American Civil War (1861-1865), Pennsylvania was the site of the Battle of Gettysburg,in whichUnion General George Meade defeated Confederate General Robert E. Lee, bringing an end to the Confederacy’s Northern invasion, as well as Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address.

During the phase of the Civil War, the Pennsylvania regiments used the Stars and Stripes flag, but in a modified format. The Pennsylvania Flag has a blue background, in the center of which there is a state coat of arms. The shape of the Pennsylvania Flag is said to be tending towards a squarish form than a rectangular one.

here is an American eagle sitting atop the seal and it represents the state's allegiance to its protector or the US. The shield is held together with the aid of 2 draft horses, which are like guardians supporting the shield. The majestic eagle sitting on the shield is suggestive of the sovereignty of the state.

The coat of arms in the center of the flag symbolizes Pennsylvania’s strengths. It features sheaves of wheat, a farming plow, and a corn stalk â€" all symbolizing agricultural prowess. The ship on the shield symbolizes strong trade in the state while an olive branch below the shield represents peace and prosperity.

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History Of Ohio Flag

By Albert Frank

Ohio has been home to explorers and innovators as far back as 20,000 years ago. Just experience one of the amazing mounds and earthworks left here by ancients called the Adena and Hopewell.

Ohio became a state on March 1, 1803, although no formal declaration was made until 1953 when President Dwight Eisenhower officially signed the documents making it a state, retroactive to the original date.

Red, blue and white are strongly related to the national colors of the USA. The stripes on the flag represent the state's notable waterways and highways. The blue triangle is symbolic of the valleys and hills found in the lands of Ohio. The white border of the circle resembles the letter "O" for Ohio, while the red circle is a symbol for a buckeye, that is also the nickname for the state.

Out of the 17 stars, 13 are grouped together to signify the original 13 states belonging to the Union. The remaining 4 stars below the triangle's apex, denote the position of Ohio, which became the 4th state to unite with the Union, following the 13 states. The Ohio Flag is laden with intense symbolism and is marked with a striking and unusual design.

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New York State Flag History

By Alisa Ericson

The New York Flag was formally adopted in the year 1901 and is said to be a modernized format of a Revolutionary War flag. The New York Flag history demonstrates the manner in which, the current flag came into use.

A modern version of a Revolutionary War flag, today's New York State flag displays the State Coat of Arms, adopted in 1778, and centered on a dark blue field. The shield depicts a cloudless sky with a rising sun behind three mountains, the highlands of the Hudson River. A three masted, square rigged ship and a Hudson River sloop navigate towards each other on the Hudson River representing commerce. The river is bordered by a grassy shore fringed with shrubs.

The flag of the State of New York was adopted April 2, 1901 in this form. It consists of a blue background on which is drawn the seal of the State. The blue background was the only change in 1901. Indeed, the flag of the State of New York has long been composed of a beige background, which merged with that of the New Jersey.

The blue color was adopted, as on other flags of U.S. states like Indiana, in conjunction with the national flags blue. The seal consists of different very strong symbols: the American eagle, stands up, resting on a globe which faces the Atlantic Ocean, that borders the state to the east. To the left is the goddess of liberty, as often (see Idaho for example) keeps the Phrygian cap, a French symbol. To the right is the goddess of justice and her balance. In the center there are two boats floating on Hudson River.

A loose red robe hangs from her opposite Justice, stands "Liberty," holding a pole topped with the Phrygian cap. These caps were given to Roman slaves when emancipated and adopted by French Revolutionists as symbols of Liberty. A crown is at her left foot, thrown there to symbolize the failed control of the British Monarchy. Liberty is clothed in blue and wearing red sandals. Like Justice, a red robe hangs from her shoulder and her unbound hair is decorated with pearls.

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North Carolina State Flag History Today

By Swan Kissling

On May 20, 1861, the day that the secession resolution was adopted by the state of North Carolina, an ordinance to adopt a state flag was presented by Colonel John D. Whitford. A committee of seven was formed with Colonel Whitford appointed a chairman. The original ordinance stated that "...the flag of this State shall be a blue field with a white V thereon, and a star, encircling which shall be the words, "Sirgit astrum, May 20, 1775."

The design intended by this original description for the flag was never to be. Colonel Whitford and his committee consulted an artist from Raleigh, William Garl Browne, for advice. Mr. Browne prepared a model for a state flag and submitted it to the committee for approval. The "Browne" flag was not at all like that described in the original proposal but was, nevertheless, approved by the North Carolina Convention on June 22, 1861.

That the fly of the flag consists of two equally proportioned bars; the upper bar to be red, the lower bar to be white; that the length of the bars horizontally shall be equal to the perpendicular length of the union, and the total length of the flag shall be one-third more than its width.

That above the star in the center of the union there shall be a gilt scroll in semi-circular form, containing in black letters this inscription "May 20th, 1775," and that below the star there shall be a similar scroll containing in black letters the inscription: "April 12th, 1776." The date May 20, 1775, refers to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (though historians debate the authenticity of this document and so many North Carolinians question the legitimacy of having this date on the state flag).

The flag's field was changed from red to blue. The top bar of the fly was changed from blue to red. The gilt letters "N" and "C" were placed on either side of the white star and gilt scrolls were added above and below the star. The scroll above still displays the date of the "Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence" but the date displayed in black letters on the lower scroll displays April 12, 1776, the date of the "Halifax Resolves" instead of May 20, 1861, the date of secession.

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The Flag Company Inc And North Dakota Flag

By Ivon Klark

The land that today makes up North Dakota became U.S.territory as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. The region was originally part of the Minnesota and Nebraska territories, until, along with South Dakota, it was organized into the Dakota Territory in 1861.

The fan-shape with thirteen stars above the bald eagle is a symbol of the birth of a new nation, the United States. The name of the state - North Dakota - appears below the eagle on a red scroll. The design is centered on a field of dark blue.

North Dakota's dark blue flag displays an eagle with outspread wings and an open beak holding an olive branch and arrows in its claws. In its beak, the eagle carries a banner with the Latin words, "E Pluribus Unum," meaning "Out of many, one." The eagle also has a shield on its breast that looks similar to the United States flag. The golden fan-shaped design above the eagle stands above thirteen stars of the same color. Below the eagle lies a red scroll outlined in gold with the state's name written across it in white letters.

The eagle clasps some arrows and an olive branch with 3 red berries in both its claws. These are symbols of war and peace respectively. Beneath the eagle is a beautifully designed red scroll that bears the name of the state, which is North Dakota. The bird is also holding in its beak a red ribbon, with the national motto etched on it. It reads "E Pluribus Unum", meaning "From many, one" and indicates that the Union came into being only with the merging of several states.

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New Hampshire Flag And Flag Company Inc

By John Raynolds

Under an English land grant, Capt. John Smith sent settlers to establish a fishing colony at the mouth of thePiscataqua River, near present-day Rye and Dover, in 1623. Capt. John Mason, who participated in the founding of Portsmouth in 1630, gave New Hampshire its name.

The New Hampshire Flag was adopted in 1909 by the State Legislature of New Hampshire, although the original design has been retained from 1784. From the New Hampshire Flag history, it has been gathered that the New Hampshire Flag had been modified once in 1931, to lay more emphasis on the state seal.

The New Hampshire state flag contains the state seal in the center against a deep blue canvas. The seal itself is intricate with a circular wreath interspersed with nine stars. Outside of the wreath are the words, "Seal of the State of New Hampshire" and "1776." Inside the wreath and stars lies a ship docked at sunrise. Beams of light from the sun are visible surrounding the ship, and an American flag is on the ship's deck in the picture. The only colors on the seal are blue, red, yellow and green.

The flag of New Hampshire consists of a blue base with the state seal in the center. Around the outside of the state, the seal is a series of laurel wreaths and nine gold stars which represent New Hampshire as the ninth state to join the Union. The body of the seal symbolizes the importance of shipbuilding in early New Hampshire.

The water surrounding the ship represents the harbor of Portsmouth, where the ship is docked. The land is colored yellow, meaning granite, which represents both the rock of the rugged New Hampshire landscape and the sturdy nature of the people who live there. The sun rising triumphantly in the sky refers to the state becoming a major shipbuilding center during the war years.

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Nebraska State Flag History And The Flag Company Inc

By Anastasia Goodwill

Nebraska, which was admitted to the union as the 37th state on March 1, 1867, two years after the end of the American Civil War, contains some of the nation's best ranchland and farmland.

The flag of Nebraska was adopted on 2nd April in the year 1925 and is used ever since. As a notable fact of Nebraska Flag history, it is said that Nebraska was one of those states, which were the last to adopt a flag for their states. The Great Seal as shown on the flag has its origin in 1867.

In 1963 the Legislature finally designated the state banner as the official flag of Nebraska. The symbols on the great seal of Nebraska are described on a bill introduced in 1867.

The other pictures are of sheaves of wheat, a cabin, the transcontinental railroad and a steamboat sailing on a river, set in the backdrop of the scenic mountains. Above the mountains is a banner carrying the state motto, "Equality Before the Law." Below the seal, the date March 1st, 1867 is written.

The river and mountains represent the natural wealth of Nebraska, while its flourishing agriculture is depicted through the cabin and wheat. The hardworking blacksmith with his anvil and hammer symbolizes the state's industrial development. The railroad and boat denote the most common modes of transportation while also representing westward expansion. Above the mountains flows a ribbon with the state motto, "Equality before the Law." This motto originally referred to the right of each settler to public land, but at the time of the seal's adoption, it was seen as a reference to the abolition of slavery. Overall, the Nebraskan flag is a symbol of the state's growing wealth and shining future as the Cornhusker State.

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The Flag Company Inc And Nevada Flag

By Antuan Bernes

Nevada is the seventh largest of the 50 states but is one of the most sparsely populated. Carson City, in the western part of the state, is the capital. Gambling is legal in Nevada, and Las Vegas, the state's largest city, is known internationally for its opulent casinos and as an entertainment destination. Nevada is also home to the Hoover Dam, which was the single largest public works project in the history of the United States, and Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the country.

Nevada flag was adopted in 1991. Senator Bill Raggio introduced Senate Bill 396 to amend the old flag statute. The amendment was proposed to correct a mistake in what the legislators felt was the intent of the 1929 flag legislation.

The subsequent flag, which many felt to be too complex, featured a shield derived from the state seal. It included a railroad on a trestle, a team of four horses drawing a wagon, a mine, a sheaf of wheat, agricultural tools, and a sun rising over mountains. The design was completed by the name of the state, the motto "All for our country," 18 gold stars, and 18 silver stars. The total number of stars referred to Nevada's status as the 36th state to join the Union (1864).

The present Nevada Flag is a beautiful cobalt blue field, with a symbolic pattern in its upper left portion. Here a large 5 pointed star in silver is displayed, above which is a bright yellow ribbon with the words "Battle Born". Right below the star is the letters Nevada, which undoubtedly identifies the flag with the state. 2 twigs of blooming yellow flowers and green sagebrush is arranged into a semi-circular wreath, surrounding the star.

There were other flag experts who thought the entire flag should be scrapped so they could pick an entirely new state flag that would have a symbol-based flag design without seals or wording on it, like the Alaska, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico flags. The amendment was approved in 1991, and the current flag was the result.

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Iowa State Flag History Today

By Alisia Ronson

Iowa was admitted to the union as the 29th state on Dec. 28, 1846. As a Midwestern state, Iowa forms a bridge between the forests of the east and the grasslands of the high prairie plains to the west. Its gently rolling landscape rises slowly as it extends westward from the Mississippi River, which forms its entire eastern border.

The Missouri River and its tributary, the Big Sioux, form the western border, making Iowa the only U.S. state that has two parallel rivers defining its borders. Iowa is bounded by the states of Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, and Nebraska and South Dakota to the west. Des Moines, in the south-central part of the state, is the capital. The state name is derived from the Iowa Native American people who once inhabited the area.

When Iowa became a state in 1846, its capital was Iowa City; the more centrally located Des Moines became the new capital in 1857. At that time, the state's present boundaries were also drawn.

Iowa did not have a state banner till 1846. At the point when the US took an interest in the World War I, in 1917, Iowa still did not have a banner. The Iowa National Guardsmen saw that other state units conveyed exceptional flags that gave them singular characters. They too felt the need of a proper banner to speak of themselves. The Governor William L. Harding considered this proposition. The Daughters of theAmerican Revolution or D.A.R of Iowa set up a banner board of trustees and organized a pennant outlining rivalry in 1917. The best has Mrs. Dixie Cornell Gebhardt who created the aptest pennant. This turned into the Iowa Regimental Flag, which was later received as the state banner on March 29, 1921, by the General Assembly of Iowa.

The flag consists of three vertical stripes: the blue stripe stands for loyalty, justice and truth; the white stripe for purity; and the red stripe for courage. On the white center, an eagle carries streamers in its beak which are inscribed with the state's motto: "Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain." The word IOWA is in red below the streamers. The eagle carrying streamers also appears on Iowa's state seal. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Iowa Flag for the future.

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Indiana State Flag History Today

By Bernard Slow

First explored for France by Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, in 1679-1680, the region figured importantly in the Franco-British struggle for North America that culminated with British victory in 1763. George Rogers Clark led American forces against the British in the area during theRevolutionary War and, prior to becoming a state, Indiana was the scene of frequent Indian uprisings until the victories of Gen.

Settlers from the British colonies on the American east coast began migrating west in the mid-1700s, seeking farmland. The American Revolution and the formation of the United States of America brought more demand for the lands of the west.

Early Indiana settlers had a great concern to preserve religious freedom, and many denominations have been cultivated here and contribute much to the makeup of Indiana life. Today, over 7000 churches can be identified serving about half of the current population.

The state banner was adopted by the 1917 Indiana General Assembly as part of the celebration of the state's 1916 centennial, after a competition sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The prize-winning design was submitted by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana, a respected Hoosier artist. The torch in the center stands for liberty and enlightenment; the rays represent their far-reaching influence. The official description in the Indiana Code explains the rest of the symbolism.

Each symbol on the Indiana flag is suffused with deep meaning, thus, every object has something to say. The 13 stars on the outer circle, surrounding the torch are the apt symbols for the 13 original colonies belonging to the United States. There are 5 stars in the inner semi-circle, which stand for the 5 next states that became members of the Union. The single and huge star placed above the burning torch is a perfect signification of the state of Indiana, which was the 19th state to gain admission to the Union.

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Louisiana Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Albert Gregory

No other state has a more varied or colorful past than Louisiana. The state has been governed under 10 different flags beginning in 1541 with Hernando de Soto's claim of the region for Spain. La Salle later claimed it for Bourbon France and over the years Louisiana was at one time or another subject to the Union Jack of Great Britain, the Tricolor of Napoleon, the Lone Star flag of the Republic of West Florida and the fifteen stars and stripes of the United States. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Louisiana became an independent republic for six weeks before joining the Confederacy.

Throughout history, flags have been used to mark all sorts of territories, including cities, towns, and castles. Louisiana is no stranger to being claimed by many different people over time who also brought with them various flags.

During the years 1861 and 1865, Louisiana used the Confederate National Flags as it was a member of the Confederate States. The present Louisiana Flag was adopted in 1912 by the Louisiana State Legislature as the official flag.

The Louisiana Flag has a solid blue background, with a simple form of the state seal depicted in the center. On the seal, there is an eastern brown pelican mother on a nest with 3 baby pelicans nestled close to it. The state motto that says " Union, Justice and Confidence", is written on a white ribbon, just beneath the seal.

The mother brown pelican is seen tearing at her breast with her beak. It is believed that when food was scarce a mother Pelican would tear off her own flesh to feed her babies rather than have them starve. The scene represents self-sacrifice.

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Maine State Flag History And The Flag Company Inc

By Antuan Frank

While there is evidence that Maine's earliest inhabitants were descendants of Ice Age hunters, the Micmacs and Abanakis (or Wabanakis) were credited with the earliest settlement of Maine. The Micmacs of eastern Maine and New Brunswick were largely a warlike people, while the most numerous Abnakis were a peaceful nation, given to farming and fishing as a way of life. Although dozens of tribes once inhabited the land, only two remain today.

The coast of Maine, which may have been visited by the Norsemen, was included in the grant that James I of England awarded to the Plymouth Company, and colonists set out under George Popham in 1607.

The original 1901 Maine flag was much simpler than the current one, consisting of just a pine tree against a yellow background with a blue North Star on the upper left-hand corner. However, designs for the current flag gained approval by the Maine legislature on February 23, 1909. Interestingly, there are no official colors of the state seal, just that the blue field on the flag must match the color of the U.S. flag. Therefore, this flag’s coat of arms may come in a variety of colors!

The blue color of the flag tallies with the blue shade used by the US flag. The heart of the flag bears an embroidery of the State coat of arms of Maine. The edge of the flag is decorated with a two and a half inches broad, yellow colored silk, knotted fringe. The images on the Maine State coat of arms are those of land, sea, a moose, and a pine tree. On one side of the shield is a farmer supporting himself on a scythe and the other side has a sailor resting on an anchor.

The color blue on a flag commonly represents vigilance, truth, justice, loyalty and perseverance. The farmer and seaman flanking this particular shield symbolize Maine’s reliance on agriculture and the sea. Centered on in the shield grows a pine tree that represents the state’s timber and ship building industries. Pine trees can also symbolize friendships and enduring fame. Under the pine tree rests a moose, the state animal.

There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Maine flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Maine flag for the future.

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Kansas Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Marta Sheen

Kansas has had a dramatic history, even before it became the 34th state. Historians have reported that Native Americans were living in Kansas as early as 12,000 B.C. They were followed for centuries by many different tribes making the history of Kansas entwined with the first Americans.

Kansas has long been known as part of America's agricultural heartland and is home to the major U.S. military installation Fort Leavenworth. In 1954, it became a battleground of the civil rights movement when the landmark Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case was decided in the Supreme Court, ending the doctrine of "separate but equal" in public schools.

Adopted on May 21, 1927, the Kansas state flag was brought in to replace the banner that had been used between 1925 and 1927 which consisted of a large sunflower and the word Kansas on a blue field. The change was made due to the banner being rejected as a state symbol that could be hung in Washington DC. The adopted flag itself was modified in 1961 to add the state name in gold capitals giving us the flag we know today.

The picture of the Kansas Flag is amazing as the meaning of the state's values is expressed by it. The twisted State Crest stands for the Louisiana Purchase, which resulted in the formation of Kansas. The depiction of the state flower or the sunflower, suggests the ability of Kansas to attend and solve its problems dauntlessly. The importance of the State Seal of the flag's center does not go unnoticed as it breathes out the tale of Kansas.

The state crest which includes the blue and gold bar represents the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. This was when the United States obtained Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana from the French. The sunflower sitting on top of the bar is shown torn from its stem with some believing it exemplifies the fearlessness with which Kansas meets her problems and solves them. The sunflower is thought to represent open frankness. The state seal which is the most detailed part of the Kansas flag tells the historical story of Kansas itself. The thirty-four stars represent Kansas as the 34th state. Above the stars is the motto ‘Ad Astra per Aspera’ which is Latin for ‘to the stars through difficulties’.

There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Kansas flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Kansas flag for the future.

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The Flag Company Inc And Maryland Flag

By Morgan Gossling

Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. One of the original 13 states, it lies at the center of the Eastern Seaboard, amid the great commercial and population complex that stretches from Maine to Virginia. Its small size belies the great diversity of its landscapes and of the ways of life that they foster, from the low-lying and water-oriented Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay area, through the metropolitan hurly-burly of Baltimore, its largest city, to the forested Appalachian foothills and mountains of its western reaches.

Initial settlers of Maryland were estimated to have come to the region around 10,000 BC. By 1000 BC it was the Algonquian-speaking Native Americans, the Nanticoke, Susquehanna, and Powhatan tribes, who took up residence. When the European explorers arrived, many of the Native Americans were wiped out by disease. Alone of the 13 original states, Maryland has a state flag based on a flag flown under British rule. According to the laws of heraldry, the personal banner of the Lords Baltimore, who were the proprietary owners of Maryland, was by extension that of the territory they ruled.

The Maryland flag was adopted officially by the state on 9th March 1904. It was the 7th state to gain entry into the Union on 28 the April 1788 and also one of the first 13 Colonies that merged to give shape to the United States union. Prior to the American War of Revolution , it used a gold and black flag. It was at the time of the American Civil War, that Maryland bore allegiance to the North Union, whereas others had sympathies for the southern Confederacy.

These sympathizers supported the south by wearing red and white emblems. Maryland soldiers fighting with the south also wore the emblems to identify their state of origin. By the end of the war both sets of colors (black and gold, red and white), had become associated with Maryland. In 1880, a flag containing both sets of colors was first flown.

Although traditional heraldry fell into disuse in the 13 British colonies during the American Revolution (1775â€"83), the arms of the Lords Baltimore were never forgotten. Various designs, including badges worn by Maryland troops during the Civil War (1861â€"65), incorporated these symbols. On March 9, 1904, an armorial banner combining the arms of the Calverts and Crosslands was officially adopted as the state flag. Across botonée frequently serves as the final for the pole on which the flag is displayed.

There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Maryland flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Maryland flag for the future.

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Kentucky Flag

By Roy Fright

Kentucky was granted statehood in 1792, becoming the first U.S. state west of the Appalachian Mountains. Frontiersman Daniel Boone was one of Kentucky's most prominent explorers and many immigrants followed the trail he blazed through the Cumberland Gap, known as the Wilderness Road.

Dr. Thomas Walker and Christopher Gist led the first surveying parties into Kentucky in 1750 and 1751, respectively, but the outbreak of British and Native American battles in the French and Indian War in 1754 delayed further exploration of the state for over a decade. Daniel Boone visited Kentucky in 1767. In 1769, with a party of hunters led by John Finley, he returned to Kentucky for a two-year exploration of the region.

The Kentucky state flag has an unusually long and complicated history that mirrors the history of the state. The modern flag of Kentucky has very little in common with most of the flags that came before it, but it does bear a structural resemblance to the flag of Virginia, which represented Kentucky during part of the state's early history. The KY state flag consists of a dark blue field with the state seal of Kentucky in the center. The phrase "Commonwealth of Kentucky" is placed around the top half of the seal, while two sprigs of goldenrod, which is the state flower of Kentucky, wrap around the bottom half of the seal.

The Kentucky state seal has an unusually simple design. It is a solid white disc with a frontiersman and a politician embracing each other in the center. The government of Kentucky intended for the two men to represent all of the pioneers and politicians that served the state during its early history, but many people say that they represent Daniel Boone and Henry Clay.

However, the official explanation is that the men represent all frontiersmen and statesmen, rather than any specific persons. The state motto: "United We Stand, Divided We Fall" circles them. The motto comes from the lyrics of "The Liberty Song", a patriotic song from the American Revolution. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Kentucky Flag for the future.

There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Kentucky flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Kentucky flag for the future.

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Illinois Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Margaret Jeferson

Before Illinois became a State, it was known as the Illinois Territory. In early 1818, the General Assembly of the Illinois Territory sent a petition to the United States Congress asking to be admitted into the Union. Part of the process for being admitted as a State was for Illinois to adopt its own constitution.

The word Illinois comes from the French word meaning Illini or Land of Illini. It is an Algonquin word meaning Men or Warriors. Illinois was discovered in 1673, settled in 1720 and entered the Union on December 3, 1818. Illinois is surrounded by bodies of water on nearly every border: the Mississippi River on the west; the Ohio and Wabash Rivers in the south, and Lake Michigan in the North.

There had been 2 state banners for Illinois. The plan of the Illinois Flag was allocated in 1915, as a consequence of the state pennant planning effort by Mrs. Ella Park Lawrence. Next in 1868, the strip was changed to give more conspicuousness to the National Union, than State Sovereignty. The last alteration of the Illinois Flag was done in 1970 when the state name was presented.

The state seal as seen on the Illinois Flag was enlivened from the US seal, accordingly, the bald eagle remains for the United States. The 13 stars and 13 stripes symbolize the 13 unique provinces of the US, in this way communicating the fidelity of Illinois to the US. The year 1868 is the year when the Illinois state seal was given another plan while 1818 uncovers the year when Illinois achieved statehood. The water body exhibit on the seal is an image of Lake Michigan, one of the 5 Great Lakes. The land revolving around the stone speaks of the prolific Prairie soil.

The state seal as seen on the Illinois Flag was inspired from the US seal, thus, the bald eagle stands for the United States. The 13 stars and 13 stripes symbolize the 13 original colonies of the US, thereby expressing the allegiance of Illinois to the US. The year 1868 is the year when the Illinois state seal was given a new design, whereas 1818 reveals the year when Illinois attained statehood. The water body present on the seal is a symbol of Lake Michigan, one of the 5 Great Lakes. The land circling the rock represents the fertile Prairie soil.

There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Illinois flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Illinois flag for the future.

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