One of the original 13 star flags, the "Stars and Stripes" was probably the most commonly used variant. The American Stripes flag was flown on American Merchant Ships during the Revolutionary era. This unique flag was flown at the headquarters of General George Washington during most of the Re...
it is believed to have emerged during the American Revolution or even earlier. Each fold of the flag holds a symbolic meaning. For example, the first fold represents life, the second fold symbolizes belief in eternal life, and the third fold honors the veterans who gave their ...
"Marines have carried several different flags since the American Revolution, but today's scarlet standard has been flown during Marine Corps missions and ceremonies since January 1939. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem is rendered in gray and gold over the scarlet background. The motto ribbon ...
American Revolution flags captured by British officer sell for $17.4 million
Menu of a banquet commemorating the “Boston Tea Party,” held by the Michigan Society Sons of the American Revolution, at Russell House restaurant in 1900. First of all, cigarettes are on the menu... also, "Saddle of Antelope".
Could the new union survive under our new Constitution? The 10th MA was already using the motif on its flag during the revolution. The flag was captured by Burgoyne at Ft. Anne, NY. Unit sees action at Saratoga and Monmouth. African American Flag Also referred to as the Pan African Flag...
I was thinking about the banners,Hata-jirushi (旗印), that my ancestors used on the battlefield during medieval Japan. It would have our clan name via the kamon, or logo if you will. The banners would denote the regiments of an army within a particularsamuraiclan. ...
It seems that when trying to create bulletin boards that are related to history it is very difficult to come up with ideas that will get students involved with the bulletin board. This article centers on an idea for a bulletin board on the American Revolution. The idea came about with the...
Would the American Revolution have succeeded if Arnold and his men had not delayed the British advance, first at Valcour Island and later at Saratoga? Would Arnold have stillturned traitorif not for Reed and his supporters badgering him over his bills. Or would Arnold have been lead to support...
During the war and on a purelyad hocbasis, these were combined with other locally raised Royal Navy forces in the region in 1942 as the East African Naval Force. The EANF was given a statutory basis in 1950, and received the royal dignity and title of ‘navy’ in coronation year of 19...