Gadsden, 1775
Designed by Christopher Gadsden in 1775, it was one of the first "official" flags of the U.S.A. during the revolution. Almost anyone who has ever taken a history class can recognize this classic, if not the flag itself, then at least the motto. It represents that even back then, Americans were not to be trifled with. Personally, this controller skin is my favorite from the collection. The overlaid controls almost feel as though they are apart of the flag itself.
Betsy Ross, 1777
This is perhaps one of the most recognizable flags from the American Revolution, and has influenced the design of nearly every other flag used in U.S. history. Although it is named after her, contrary to previous popular belief, Betsy Ross was not the one who designed the flag. She was merely one of many flag makers in the U.S. who produced the flag with this design, her only influence being that she changed the six pointed star to a five pointed one, to make the flag easier to make. No one entirely knows who the original designer was, but it is known that the design came around somewhere between 1776 and 1777.
Old Glory, 1777
This flag, which goes by many names, is one of the oldest flags still used by America today. Originally with 13 stars, this flag has been modified to include another star with the addition of each new state, but the core design of this flag has never changed. Many other flags throughout U.S. history are inspired by this design. For over 200 years, this flag has been a worldwide symbol of freedom, ingenuity, and prosperity. It stands as a reminder to its citizens that no matter how bad things get, they will always get better.
Come And Take It, 1778
Originally used by the soldiers at Fort Morris in Georgia during the American Revolution, this flag has made appearances many times during America's history, including the Texas Revolution in the 1830's. Its message is simple and direct: "Come And Take It", symbolizing that we will never surrender. We will never give up. If you want victory, you'll have to come and take it from us. But be prepared, because we will fight & claw for it, and when the dust settles we will be on top. If you want this victory, you'll have to take it from our cold, dead fingers, and if you manage to, you'll be left wondering if it was even worth the Hell you just went through to get it.
Lone Star, 1845
Perhaps one of the most patriotic (and perhaps most "statriotic" as well) state in the U.S., Texas is most certainly something special. The designer of this flag is unknown, but it is due to its "lone star" that Texas has earned the name "The Lone Star State". Contrary to popular belief, Texas can't legally secede from the U.S., however its constitution does give it the power to divide into 5 separate states, thus quintupling its power in the senate. However, it is true that Texas was one of the only states that was successfully its own nation for a period of time.
The Union Flag, 1863 & The Confederate Battle Flag, 1861
The Union Flag:
This flag (titled the Grand Luminary) was one of the several flags used by the Union during the Civil War. Other than that, not much is known about the history of this flag. However, it does still include the Southern states in the number of stars it contains, which are organized into a larger star.
This flag (titled the Grand Luminary) was one of the several flags used by the Union during the Civil War. Other than that, not much is known about the history of this flag. However, it does still include the Southern states in the number of stars it contains, which are organized into a larger star.
The Confederate Battle Flag:
More often than not, this flag is incorrectly called "The Confederate Flag", however this is inaccurate. It was never the official flag of the Confederate States of America. However, it was adopted as the battle flag for many of the Southern armies, and an adaptation of the design was later adopted by the C.S.A. Navy. In recent times, the flag has become controversial, and is even banned from sale by certain retailers (while other potential "offensive" items are not). To some people, it is a symbol of slavery that must be taken down and erased from history. To others, its just a historical flag that people shouldn't take huge offense to. To a Southerner, its a symbol of heritage and regional pride. In my opinion we need to not ban this flag, and this is why: While yes, slavery was apart of the Civil War, it wasn't the only cause. The South seceded for a number of reasons (tariffs, economic & social differences, states vs federal rights, etc), and slavery was only a part of the equation. The reason people associate the flag with slavery is due to the outcome of the war: slaves being freed in all regions. We need this flag as a reminder of horrible events of the past, so that it does not happen in the future. If we completely forget the horrors of slavery, and what this country had to go through in order to abolish it, then history is bound to repeat itself. If we forget the past, and do not learn from it, then we are bound to make the same mistakes again, and again, and again.
More often than not, this flag is incorrectly called "The Confederate Flag", however this is inaccurate. It was never the official flag of the Confederate States of America. However, it was adopted as the battle flag for many of the Southern armies, and an adaptation of the design was later adopted by the C.S.A. Navy. In recent times, the flag has become controversial, and is even banned from sale by certain retailers (while other potential "offensive" items are not). To some people, it is a symbol of slavery that must be taken down and erased from history. To others, its just a historical flag that people shouldn't take huge offense to. To a Southerner, its a symbol of heritage and regional pride. In my opinion we need to not ban this flag, and this is why: While yes, slavery was apart of the Civil War, it wasn't the only cause. The South seceded for a number of reasons (tariffs, economic & social differences, states vs federal rights, etc), and slavery was only a part of the equation. The reason people associate the flag with slavery is due to the outcome of the war: slaves being freed in all regions. We need this flag as a reminder of horrible events of the past, so that it does not happen in the future. If we completely forget the horrors of slavery, and what this country had to go through in order to abolish it, then history is bound to repeat itself. If we forget the past, and do not learn from it, then we are bound to make the same mistakes again, and again, and again.