The flag of the United States was created during a turbulent time in the country’s history. Combined with the fact that it’s meant to evolve with time, the U.S. flag has one of the most complex histories of any of the world’s flags. For this reason, we will cover the U.S. flag in several posts. If … More America’s first flag
Do the North and South Poles have flags? In both cases, the short answer is “kind of.” Here are the long answers: North Pole A popular misconception is that the North Pole is located on Greenland. While this isn’t true, some people still mean “Greenland” when they say the North Pole. Greenland became a self-governed part of the Danish … More Do the North and South Poles have flags?
September 11, 2001 will forever be a day remembered by the United States and the world. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93. While Americans have many painful and vivd memories of the attacks, memories of the recovery efforts are often focused on one striking image: … More The Ground Zero flag: a national mystery
The flag of Nepal is arguably the most unique national flag in the world, being that it is the only non-rectangular national flag. With a flag so unique, you would think that there would be a clear story behind it’s creation. Well, the history behind the Nepalese flag design is about as clear as mud. … More Nepal: A “living fossil”
When you’re thinking about pirates (who doesn’t think about pirates?), odds are that you immediately think of a black flag with a skull and crossbones, also known as a Jolly Roger. While the Jolly Roger as we know it had a period of popularity with pirates, it was far from the only flag that they flew. Early … More Pirate flags: the Jolly Roger and beyond
My girlfriend and I spent four days in Washington D.C. last week. One of the highlights of the trip for me (and even for my non-flag nerd girlfriend) was seeing the Star Spangled Banner, the very flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the American national anthem during the Battle of Baltimore. Tensions between America … More Star Spangled Banner
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