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1. Dick Grogan's Flag Links
- www.treefort.org
- American Flag Links .
- What do the colors of the Flag Mean? .
- Its a Grand Ole Flag This has the best graphics and detailed information for all the Official Flags that the US has had since the flag was first approved in 1777 .
- The Flag of the United States of America Page .
- United States Code on the use of National Flag .
- Flag Etiquette .
- How to fold the Flag .
- Flag Education & Etiquette .
- Francis Hopkinson A little bit of information on the designer of the flag .
- HAVE YOU BEEN HORNSWOGGLED? The story of the OTHER Official US Flag! .
- Star-Spangled Banner Flag House.
- She made THE Star-Spangled Banner Flag. ...
- Other flag Sites .
- click here to return to the Unofficial American Flag Page .
2. The Flag Institute - The Union Flag
- www.flaginstitute.org
- The Union Flag.
- They have their own Jack (a white bordered Union Jack) and the courtesy flag is an appropriately coloured ensign (red for civil vessels, blue for government vessels, and white for naval vessels).
- The Union Flag no longer made sense so the English Parliament ordered the Admiralty to chose a new design. ...
- The first article of the Treaty of Union stated that the flag would be the crosses of St. ...
- The College of Arms designed a new flag with the Cross of St. ...
- Over the years the shape of the flag has gradually changed to its current proportions of one to two. ... This meant that as the width of cloth reduced the flag apparently became longer and longer:.
- The independence in 1921 of the southern part of Ireland as the Irish Free State did not result in any change to the Union Flag.
- Graham Bartram, General Secretary of The Flag Institute.
- The Union Jack or Union Flag.
- When the 'Union Jack' was first introduced, in 1606, it was known simply as 'the British flag' or 'the flag of Britain', and was ordered to be flown at the main masthead of all ships, warships and merchant ships, of both England and Scotland.
- This word was in use before 1600 to describe a small flag flown from the small mast mounted on the bowsprit, and by 1627 it appears that a small version of the Union flag was commonly flown in this position. For some years it was called just 'the Jack', or 'Jack flag', or 'the King's Jack', but by 1674, while formally referred to as 'His Majesty's Jack', it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.
- By this time the Ensign had become the principal naval distinguishing flag, so it became the practice to fly the Union Jack only in harbour, on a specially rigged staff in the bows of the ships, the jackstaff. It should thus be noted that the jack flag had existed for over a hundred and fifty years before the jack staff came into being, and its name was related to its size rather than to the position in which it was flown.
- It is often stated that the Union Flag should only be described as the Union Jack when flown in the bows of a warship, but this is a relatively recent idea. From early in its life the Admiralty itself frequently referred to the flag as the Union Jack, whatever its use, and in 1902 an Admiralty Circular announced that Their Lordships had decided that either name could be used officially. Such use was given Parliamentary approval in 1908 when it was stated that "the Union Jack should be regarded as the National flag".
3. The Flag-Burning Page
- www.esquilax.com
- I'm not a flag burner. I don't plan to burn the flag. I respect the flag. I even agree with people who say that flag burning is ineffective, mis-directed, or "improper. ...
- Some people choose to burn the flag. ... Supreme Court rulings have upheld that peaceful flag desecration is a form of political speech that should be protected by our Constitution. ...
- Some people would like peaceful political protestors who burn the flag to be thrown in prison. ...
- The worst part of all is that we can't pass and enforce laws against flag burning unless we modify the US Constitution and remove an important part of the First Amendment. ...
- They claim they want to "protect the flag," but the reason most flag-burnings protestors burn the flag is to protest flag-burning laws. Very few people protest against wars and taxes by desecrating the flag. ...
- I have put this site together as a resource for people who are doing research for school about Texas v Johnson, flag desecration, or the Supreme Court. ... It's for people who are interested in flag burning laws, the actions of the Senate, and whether they can legally throw away those little flags they bought for their car windows. ...
- The only "respectable" way to dispose of a worn or soiled flag is to give it a ceremonial and dignified retirement, preferably by burning it. ...
4. Flag Pole Dealer & American Flag Store
- www.flag-pole.net
- Flag Pole Dealer & American Flag Store.
- Great deals on Flag poles.
- Need a flag pole? Online Stores is a large manufacturer and dealer of all sizes and types of flagpoles, and we ship anywhere in the US from 5 regional warehouses. We also sell every size and type of flag. We have over 10,000 flag poles and 500,000 flags in stock, and we ship stock items the next business day in the USA and abroad. ... Our flags and flag poles are from top US manufacturers including Valley Forge and Eder. We are also the manufacturer our own range of unbeatable value outdoor flagpoles and indoor flag and pole kits. ...
- These kits are unbeatable value, and include everything you need, flag, pole, bracket, even the screws. ...
- State Flag Kits Lowest Prices on American Flags .
- Accessory | Indoor Flags | Snaps | Outdoor Flagpole | Residential Kits | American Flag| Telescoping Flagpole .
5. US CODE: Title 4,8. Respect for flag
- www4.law.cornell.edu
- Respect for flag.
- No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. ... (a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. (b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise. (c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. (d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. ... (e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way. (f) The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling. (g) The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature. (h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. (i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. ... Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
6. The Flag
- www.nocastro.com
- Cuba National Flag.
- On April 11, 1869, in the Assembly of Guáimaro, it was agreed that the national flag of Cuba was raised by General Narciso López in the city of Cárdenas, located in the province of Matanzas, May 19, 1850.
- The Cuban flag was recognized during the Constitution of 1901. ...
- Just like every flag has its history, this one would be no exception. ... Narciso López was so moved that he went looking for his friend and compatriot, Miguel Teurbe Tolón, a poet and artist from Matanzas, whom with the ideas expressed by Narciso López, designed the Cuban flag. The flag was tailored in satin cloth by Teurbe Tolón's wife, Emilia, who was also his cousin.
- The flag measured half a meter in length and thirty five centimeters in width, sewed by hand. ...
- The equilateral red triangle, a symbol of the dispersed blood of heroes, and the sole star with one of its points pointing upward, with the flag positioned horizontally represents the union of a nation in its full splendor.
- The original flag created by Narciso López in 1849, had the star rotated, with one of its points aligned pointing to the free end of the triangle. ... He also determined at this time which blue color tone would be used for the flag's three stripes, deciding that they would be that turquoise. ...
7. Sheryl's Holiday Site: Flag Day
- www.sherylfranklin.com
- Sheryl's Holiday Site: Flag Day .
- Flag Day .
- "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ...
- In 1923, the words "the flag of the United States of America" were substituted for the words "my flag". ...
- --> History of Flag Day .
- About Flag Day .
- Air Force news - President Proclaims Flag Day .
- Telescoping Flagpole With Flag .
- Flag of the United States .
- Flag Day June 14, 1997: 220 Years of Stars and Stripes .
- Evolution of the United States Flag .
- FLAG ETIQUETTE:.
- Display the flag only between sunrise and sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs. The flag may be displayed for twenty-four hours if illuminated in darkness. ...
- Do not display the flag in inclement weather. ...
- Whether displaying the flag vertically or horizontally, make sure the canton of stars is visible on the upper left-hand side. ...
8. The National Flag of Canada
- www.pch.gc.ca
- The National Flag of Canada.
- The National Flag of Canada .
- Proportions and Description of the flag .
- Birth of the Canadian flag .
- The Making of the Canadian flag .
- Elements of the flag .
- Ceremonial Dress Flag .
- Dipping the flag .
- Pledge to the flag .
- Flag Etiquette in Canada.
- The official ceremony inaugurating the new Canadian flag was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965, with Governor General Georges Vanier, Prime Minister Lester B. ...
- The Canadian Red Ensign, bearing the Union Jack and the shield of the royal arms of Canada, was lowered and then, on the stroke of noon, our new maple leaf flag was raised. ...
- The following words, spoken on that momentous day by the Honourable Maurice Bourget, Speaker of the Senate, added further symbolic meaning to our flag: "The flag is the symbol of the nation's unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens of Canada without distinction of race, language, belief or opinion. ...
9. MAINE SYMBOLS
- www.midcoast.com
- Few people know that Maine's first official flag was quite different than the one we see in use today (which is not legally correct according to the act of the Legislature that adopted it). Adopted in 1901 and legal until it was replaced in 1909, the first flag is distinctive (no other flag like it in the world-compare a set of State Flags with the present flag and a set with the first flag); simple (a child can draw it); inexpensive to make (manufacturing costs of approximately 33% of the current flag); and, in my opinion, more expressive of the State of Maine than the present flag (which, by law, is a military color):.
- First Official Maine Flag, 1901-1909.
- I have initiated legislation in 1991 and in 1997 to restore Maine's Original Flag but each time it has failed to get out of the State and Local Government Committee.
- The flag adopted by the Legislature in 1909 is specified by law to be 4'4" by 5'6", made of silk with the State Coat of Arms embroidered in silk threads in the center, trimmed with a 2" gold fringe, a blue and white cord and tassel, and mounted on a wooden staff that measures 9', not counting brass spearhead and ferrule. There is no flag, not even the Model Maine State Flag in the Adjutant General's Office, that conforms to these specifications:.
- Official Maine Flag 1909-present.
- Typically, the Flag as commonly used is 3 by 5 feet or 2 by 3 feet in size, screen printed nylon with the common version of the arms in the center. ...
- Maine Flag as Commonly Used.
- The Model State Flag shows purple trees behind the White Pine Tree on the shield. ...
- Maine is one of only two states that has a different flag for Marine use (Massachusetts is the other). For all "Merchant and Maritime" uses, the Legislature adopted a special flag in 1939 and it's first major voyage was on board the Schooner Bowdoin under Commander Donald MacMillian in a scientific journey to the Arctic. This flag still exists and it is at the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine:.
- Official Maine Merchant and Marine Flag, 1939-present.
- Maine has a "Uniform Flag Law" that regulates the display of US and Maine Flags and their usage in merchandising, desecration and mutilation.
- See the History of The New England Flag by Dave Martucci for more on the pine tree as a local symbol.
10. The Australian Flag
- www.csu.edu.au
- THE AUSTRALIAN FLAG.
- The Australian Flag came into being after the the federation of the Australian States into the Commonwealth of Australian on 1 January, 1901. The Commonwealth Blue Ensign was selected a a result of a public competition (over 30 000 designs were submitted); although selected in 1901 and gazetted in 1903, it was not given Royal assent and adopted as the definitive Australian flag until 1954 in the Flags Act 1953 (Act No. ...
- The present Australian flag can be considered to consist of three main elements:.
- The Australian Army is represented by and protector of the Australian National Flag. ...
- The Australian Red Ensign - Merchant Navy, as for the Australian flag, but with a red field with white stars. ...
- The Australian White Ensign - Royal Australian Navy - as for the Australian flag but with a white field and dark blue stars. ...
- The Sky-blue Ensign - Royal Australian Air Force - as for the Australian flag but with a pale blue field, the southern cross rotated clockwise c. ...
- Flags similar to the Australian Flag.
- Several nations and territories have flags with similar appearance to the Australian National Flag, reflecting either a common British colonial history or previous association with Australia. Most notable is the New Zealand National Flag, a Blue Ensign with a Southern Cross of four red stars. ...
- Each of the six states of Australia has its own Official State Flag consisting of a Blue Ensign defaced with the badge or heraldic device of the state concerned; the heraldic devices are those represented in the Commonwealth Arms.
- The Queen's Personal Flag for Australia.
- This flag is for the Queen's personal use when in Australia and was approved by her in 1962. ... The Governor General's Flag.
- This flag was gazetted for the personal use of the Queen's representative in Australia in 1936. ... The 'Eureka Flag'.
11. Flag-O-Rama!
- www.totalobscurity.com
- Subject: American flag-waving stuff.
- namely, me, so that I don't get fired) and was unpacking some freight, and making off-handed (probably rude) comments about how sick it is to exploit an American flag the way they are. ...
- They didn't risk their lives doing what they do to have plastic flag stickers stuck on the bumpers of those gas-guzzling soccer-mom SUVs that cut me off on the highway at a blinding 90 mph.
- It's about damn time somebody realizes how terribly ridiculous it is to have American-flag shingles for your house (yes, they really do exist), American flag sunglasses (seen 'em), American flag toothbrushes (my MOTHER, of all people, has one of those), and American flag beer coolers (because, of course, nothing is more American than getting drunk and throwing empty beer cans into our nation's natural waterways, right?).
- Flag-o-Rama™ has recently been spotted in/on/around:.
- Flag Breastpump. ...
- Tampax™ Tampons of Glory - Let freedom flow with these specially-designed American Flag tampons. ...
- Flag is prominently displayed on your footwear. ... even on the soles! Stomp on terrorist scumbags (or even people you just don't like) in style! Painstakingly handcrafted by skilled 8-year-olds in some other country, these are a must for any flag-conscious American. ...
- Flag Coffeemaker, and feel safe knowing that you're doing something good for your country! Patriotism never tasted so good! - $139. ...
- Flag Toothbrush is just the thing, and it's recommended by patriotic dentists everywhere. ...
- Flag-embroidered ears all the way down to his furry blue feet. ...
- Some folks in the South know what it means to wave a flag at every possible opportunity, and we can't leave them out of the fun! Freddy proudly sports the Confederate Flag in all its racist glory, and if you squeeze his tummy, he screams "Nuke those towelheads! Kill 'em all!" Confeddy Freddy unites the North AND South in a common bloodlust. ...
- However, ever since the terrorist acts of 9/11, I'm seeing the American Flag being marketed to consumers in every possible way, on every possible item. ... the list is endless, and they bear the flag for no other reason than to make money and prey on our patriotic spirit. The Marketing Scum know that consumers are quick to embrace trends, especially if it makes them feel better about themselves, and so it's no wonder that the flag is being slapped on everything imaginable. (People seem to think that waving a flag makes them better Americans. ... Flag to fatten their bank accounts. ...
12. The Tibetan national flag
- www.tibet.com
- The Tibetan national flag .
- "The Tibetan national flag is intimately connected with the authentic history and royal lineages of Tibet which are thousands of years old. ...
- "At that time, it is recorded that the regiment of Yö-ru tö had a military flag with a pair of snow-lions facing each other; that Yä-ru mä had a snow-lion with a bright upper border; that of Tsang Rulag, had a snow-lion standing upright, springing towards the sky; and the flag of ü-ru tö had a white flame against a red background, and so forth. ...
- Based on the formats of previous Tibetan military flags, His Holiness improved upon them and designed the present, modern national flag. With an official proclamation, He declared that this would be the uniform, standard flag to be adopted by all Tibetan military defence establishments. Since the time of that proclamation, all Tibetan regiments have likewise adopted this flag as their standard.
- "The colour scheme of the Tibetan national flag gives a clear indication of all aspects of Tibet in its symbolism such as the geographic features of the religious. ...
- Therefore, in all the three regions of Tibet, irrespective of caste and creed, this national flag inherited from our ancestors is universally accepted as a common, peerless treasure and even today still continues to be highly respected and esteemed as in the past. ...
- An Explanation of the Symbolism of the National Flag of Tibet .
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