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Why is Chicago’s flag so popular?

Chicago’s flag is the best-known city flag in the entire United States. You can find it on t-shirts, tattoos, memorabilia, and a variety of other items from and representing Chicago. But why is this municipal flag so popular?

Many would say its a result of the flag’s brilliant design, symbolism, and passionate audience proud of their city. Let’s discover what makes Chicago’s flag so special by looking into its design and symbolism, and see how they’ve helped it inspire such passion and wide adoption.

6 quotes about adversity from Founding Fathers

Everyone will face difficulties at some point in their lives. These trials may overwhelm and cause despair, but it’s in these times that one must move forward and continue on. A few well-placed words can become a source of strength.

America’s Founding Fathers faced great adversity; they knew firsthand what it meant to face and overcome challenges of a grand scale. Their words can be a source of inspiration for overcoming challenges in our own lives.

Here are six encouraging quotes for navigating adversity from America’s Founding Fathers.

The Fort Sumter Flag: A Historic Symbol of Tragedy and Patriotism

The Fort Sumter Flag is a historic American flag, best known for its role in the American Civil War. It was involved in the start, middle, and end of the war, and it was recognized as a strong Union symbol throughout.

A version of the Stars and Stripes, the Fort Sumter Flag’s design is nonetheless distinct: its 33 white stars are arranged in a unique diamond pattern. We recently added a wooden replica of this flag to Patriot Wood.com; head to the flag-details page to see more details of its design.

Continue reading to learn more about the Fort Sumter Flag’s involvement in the Civil War.

The flag of the United States Marine Corps boasts a bold scarlet background with an iconic emblem and insignia of the USMC the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. It’s not easy to miss the white streaming banner underneath, bearing the words “UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS” in scarlet lettering.

The flag’s centerpiece is its remarkable emblem, the Eagle, Globe and Anchor.

For most countries, the date their flag was adopted is obvious, but for others it is disputable. The exact date or year of each country’s flag adoption may be unknown or debated because of design changes, but from our research, here are the five oldest country flags in the world.

Let’s take a look at the five oldest country flags in the world!