While heated debate is taking place over whether or not the flag should be banned altogether, historians have pointed out that the cross and stars design, commonly known as the "Dixie" flag ...

“Like the Confederate cross of St. Andrew ... It formally adopted this SOB flag design in 1912, and it has remained the state flag ever since. Like Virginia’s, North Carolina’s state ...

The Alabama state flag is white with a red cross of St. Andrew. This design was adopted in 1895. The flag's design was inspired by the Confederate battle flag. Alaska's state flag features eight ...

And, borrowing from the design of Quebec’s provincial flag, Niermeyer places a tree in each of the four quadrants created by the cross. 3. Jan C. Hardenbergh, a Sudbury activist, suggested that ...

The Swiss flag is a big plus” goes the old joke. It also has several strengths – and quirks – that go far beyond that of ...

The FA has defended the St George's Cross design on its new England kit, saying "it is not the first time" different colours have been used. The body said it understood what the flag "means to our ...

High-profile columnist Peter FitzSimons wants to rip the Union Jack from the Australian flag if the nation becomes a republic. The former Wallaby and husband of TV host Lisa Wilkinson shared a ...

Have an idea for a new state flag? Your time to shine is coming soon. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias recently announced the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public ...

with 64 per cent expressing desire to change the flag. The 'Southern Horizon' design, which depicts the Southern Cross and Commonwealth Star on a blue background above green and gold waves ...

Yes, but participants will be required to explain their relationship to Illinois and provide a description of their flag entry while not exceeding 500 words. How many designs can I submit?