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FLAGS OVER CSA

FLAGS OVER CSA. Terry’s Texas Rangers September 4, 2012. Flags over the Confederacy. Three versions of the flag of the Confederate States of America and the Confederate Battle Flag are shown on this print from 1896.

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FLAGS OVER CSA

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  1. FLAGS OVER CSA Terry’s Texas Rangers September 4, 2012

  2. Flags over the Confederacy • Three versions of the flag of the Confederate States of America and the Confederate Battle Flag are shown on this print from 1896. • Standing at the center are Stonewall Jackson, P. G. T. Beauregard, and Robert E. Lee, • Surrounding the Generals are bust portraits of Jefferson Davis and Confederate Army officers.

  3. Flags over the Confederacy • There were only three flag designs adopted, each with minor changes, that served as the official national flags of the Confederate States of America and used during its existence from 1861 to 1865. • Since the end of the American Civil War, personal and official use of Confederate flags, and of flags derived from these, has continued to be controversial.

  4. Flags over the Confederacy • The state flags of Mississippi and Georgia are based on Confederate flags. Mississippi Georgia

  5. Flags over the Confederacy • The flag of North Carolina is based on the state's 1861 flag, which dates back to the Confederacy and appears to be based on the first Confederate flag.

  6. Flags over the Confederacy • The flags of Alabama and Florida appear to be of Confederate inspiration, but are actually derived from the Cross of Burgundy flag, which flew over the territory of Spanish Florida. Alabama Florida Cross of Burgundy

  7. Flags over the Confederacy • The first official flag of the Confederacy was called the "Stars and Bars” • The first national flag of the Confederacy, inspired by Austria's national flag, was designed by Prussian artist Nicola Marschall in Marion, Alabama. • The Stars and Bars flag was adopted March 4, 1861 in Montgomery, Alabama and raised over the dome of that first Confederate Capitol.

  8. Flags over the Confederacy • One of the first acts of the Provisional Confederate Congress was to create the Committee on the Flag and Seal, chaired by William Porcher Miles of South Carolina. • The committee asked the public to submit thoughts and ideas on the topic and was, as historian John M. Coski puts it, "overwhelmed by requests not to abandon the 'old flag' of the United States." • Miles had already designed a flag that would later become the Confederate battle flag, and he favored his flag over the "Stars and Bars" proposal. But given the popular support for a flag similar to the U.S. flag ("the Stars and Stripes"), the Stars and Bars design was approved by the committee.

  9. Flags over the Confederacy • Eventually, a total of 13 stars would be shown on the flag, reflecting the Confederacy's claims to have admitted Kentucky and Missouri into their union. • The first public appearance of the 13-star flag was outside the Ben Johnson House in Bardstown, Kentucky; the 13-star design was also in use as the Confederate Navy's battle ensign.

  10. Flags over the Confederacy • The second national flag made use of the battle flag, which by 1863 had become well-known and popular. • The flag is also known as "the Stainless Banner". The nickname "stainless" referred to the pure white field. Confederate Navy Ensign 2nd National Flag

  11. Flags over the Confederacy • The third national flag (also called "the Blood Stained Banner") was adopted March 4, 1865. The red vertical bar was proposed by Major Arthur L. Rogers, who argued that the pure white field of the Second National flag could be mistaken as a flag of truce.

  12. Flags over the Confederacy • In addition to the national flags, a wide variety of flags and banners were flown by Southerners during the War. Most famously, the "Bonnie Blue Flag" was used as an unofficial flag during the early months of 1861

  13. Flags over the Confederacy • Often referred to as The battle flag of the Confederacy it was the design that was the basis of more than 180 separate Confederate military battle flags.

  14. Flags over the Confederacy • At the First Battle of Manassas, the similarity between the Stars and Bars and the Stars and Stripes caused confusion and military problems. • Regiments carried flags to help commanders observe and assess battles in the warfare of the era. At a distance, the two national flags were hard to tell apart. • In addition, Confederate regiments carried many other flags, which added to the possibility of confusion.

  15. Flags over the Confederacy • According to historian John Coski, Miles' design was inspired by one of the many "secessionist flags" flown at the South Carolina secession convention of December, 1860 Sovereignty or Secession Flag

  16. Flags over the Confederacy • The practice of using primary and secondary naval flags after the British tradition was common practice for the Confederacy, linked as she was by both heritage and economy to the British Isles. First Confederate Navy Jack, 1861–1863 The Second Confederate Navy Jack, 1863–1865

  17. Flags over the Confederacy • During the first half of the 20th century, the Confederate flag enjoyed renewed popularity. During World War II some U.S. military units with Southern nicknames, or made up largely of Southerners, made the flag their unofficial emblem.

  18. Flags over the Confederacy • After the Battle of Okinawa a Confederate flag was raised over Shuri Castle by a Marine from the self-styled "Rebel Company" (Company A of the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines) • It was visible for miles and was taken down after three days on the orders of General Simon B. Buckner, Jr. (son of Confederate general Simon Buckner), who stated that it was inappropriate as "Americans from all over are involved in this battle".

  19. Flags over the Confederacy • The display of the Confederate flag remains a highly controversial and emotional topic, generally because of disagreement over its symbolism. • Supporters of the flag view it as a symbol of southern heritage and the independence of the distinct cultural tradition of the South from the North.

  20. Flags over the Confederacy • Some historical societies such as the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy also use the flag as part of their symbols • The insignia of the United Daughters of the Confederacy is the First National Flag (Stars and Bars) of the Confederacy surrounded by a laurel wreath bearing the letters "UDC" under the flag; the whole is tied with a ribbon on which are inscribed the dates "1861-1865."

  21. Salute to the Confederate Flag • I salute the Confederate flag with affection, reverence and undying remembrance. • Protocol: Everyone stands for the Pledges and Salute and any hats are removed. As each begins, everyone faces the flag being honored. • For the pledges to the U.S. Flag and the Texas Flag, the right hand is placed over the heart. • For the Salute to the Confederate Flag, the hand is held toward the Flag with palm up.

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