What’s your favorite flag to fly?
If you had to pick a favorite flag from around the world, what would it be? Political flags have been flown for thousands of years. Flags have been used as tools of communication and identification and oftentimes as symbols of military prowess and religious beliefs. The earliest known flag use can be attributed to the battle standards of Sargon II (721–705 BC).
One person was reportedly killed in Germany after a fight broke out over whether or not someone would pull down their German national flag during New Year’s festivities.
Another example is the Confederate States of America Flag, also known as “The Rebel Flag”. This flag has been used as a symbol for racism, although its history dates back to before the Civil War. But there were many different historical flags during this time, check them out: Click
The first official flag of the colonies was the Grand Union Flag in 1775. Another example is the American Flag. This flag is a symbol of pride and freedom for many people, although one would never see it flown at a country music concert. However, it has been flown at times during Toby Keith concerts.
Even modern flags, such as the Political Pizza flag, which was created by Jon Gabriel in 2016 to show his support for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson to run for President of the United States, and uses pizza and beer as political symbols to attract younger voters.
Political Flags’ popularity may be attributed to their visibility at major gatherings such as protests, rallies, sporting events etc. Political Flags also offer a unique blend of patriotic, prideful and other symbolic feelings that can attach themselves to different individuals depending on their particular views or interests.
2nd Amendment flags are another popular choice for those who wish to show their support of the 2nd Amendment. These flags commonly have a black and white color scheme, which can feature text such as “Don’t Tread On Me” or other iconic images such as Betsy Ross’ flag, 9/11 flag etc. View Now
American Revolution-inspired 2nd Amendment flags include the Gadsden Flag, which presents a coiled rattlesnake ready to strike and says “Don’t Tread on Me” along with “No Trepassing” along its side. Another example is the 9/11 flag, which features the colors of blue, white, and red (the colors of most flags) as well as an image of the Twin Towers.
Historical flags, such as the Spanish Flag which was used during Christopher Columbus’ voyage to find new lands or even the Confederate Battle Flag can also be considered historical flags. Some historical flags have been used for hundreds if not thousands of years. These are often found on tombstones in cemeteries dating back centuries ago. Historical Flags are often flown by older generations who may have a historic connection to them through family ties or local history.
Flag etiquette varies by country, but there are some common rules. For example, any flag over another should be flown at the same height, unless one is larger than the other. The flag should also be flown on a flagpole that is at least three times the diameter of the flag, and it should not be flown during bad weather such as heavy rain, snow and high winds.
As for personal opinions, Political Flags attempt to represent individuals’ political views or feelings towards certain candidates. 2nd Amendment Flags most commonly project an image of freedom and anti-tyranny (anti-government). Historical Flags also represent history, often depicting an event from the past such as 9/11 or Christopher Columbus’s voyage across the ocean blue, or through simpler designs used by early colonies. Whether you are into history, or just want to support your current views with what’s going on in the world, this place has something for just about everyone: See More
