Pre-Revolutionary Flags – The Liberty Tree Flag
The Liberty Tree flag originated in the American colonies during the 18th century as a symbol of American independence and unity. The flag depicted a green pine tree on a white background, with the words “An Appeal to God” or”An Appeal to Heaven” written beneath it. The Liberty Tree...
The First National Flag and Origin of the Stars
The use of stars by the Colonies on their flags was first suggested by a little piece of poetry in a newspaper called the ‘ Massachusetts Spy, ' published in Boston on March the 10th, 1774....
Pre-Revolutionary Flags – Origin of the 13 Stripes
Researching the origin of the 13 stripes, the idea of stripes in the American flag originated from the British East India Company’s flag, which featured red and white stripes. The American colonists, who were heavily influenced by British culture and traditions, adopted a similar design for their own flag...
Pre-Revolutionary Flags – The Rattlesnake Flag
In our own country, before the Revolution, or in its early stages, the more important colonies had their flags, which became well known. One of the earliest embodied a coiled rattlesnake, with the words, “ Don't tread on me . ”...
The Iwo Jima Flag
Raising the Iwo Jima Flag was probably the most historic US flag photo ever. Joe Rosenthal took the most famous picture of the war photograph on February 23rd, 1945. ...
Veteran Burial Flag
The VA will provide a Veteran Burial Flag at no cost to honor the memory of any veteran who honorably served. It’s traditional to drape the flag over the casket or have it accompanying the urn. The flag is generally given to the next of kin as a keepsake after...
Flag Flown Over the Capitol
The Flag Flown Over the Capitol program lets you order flags that have flown over the Capitol Building. Contact your Congressman or Senator to place an order, most have order form on their web page. Flags are available in a variety of sizes and materials. Order cotton for indoor...
15 Star and Stripe Flag
The original thirteen stars and stripe flag was soon outdated as Kentucky and Vermont were added to the union in 1791 and 1792. Two new states meant two new stars and stripes were needed and the 15 Star and Stripe Flag was created. The 15 Star and Stripe Flag...
The Star Spangled Banner
O! Say Can You See? The Star Spangled Banner came from a dark time in American history. The War of 1812 wasn’t going well for the United States. It was 1814 and the British had won the Battle of Bladensburg. The British force led by Major General Robert Ross...