There are many misconceptions when it comes to the history of flags, and Gene Oakley is working to fix these. He went over some of these at a historical presentation recently and brought to light many interesting things. For example, the flag we associate with the Confederacy was actually simply a battle flag, the official flag looks very similar to the original Stars and Stripes. Another point he spoke on was the original flag of the United States. Until 1777, the stars in the upper left were actually the British Union Jack, not the design we think of today.
There are many misconceptions when it comes to the history of flags, and Gene Oakley is working to fix these. He went over some of these at a historical presentation recently and brought to light many interesting things. For example, the flag we associate with the Confederacy was actually simply…
Where did the Confederate flag come from? Today, the Confederate flag, AKA Rebel Flag, holds a lot of meaning. This meaning can vary depending on who you ask. For many, it sends a powerful message despite being one fairly simple symbol. No matter what your views of the flag today,…
This unique flag was created in Richmond, Virginia, for the 5th Texas Regiment: the “Bloody Fifth.” This was one of three Texas regiments that fought with Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Their flag was based on the design of the Confederate First National Flag, the Stars and Bars. Instead of…
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