Introduction to the flag In the annals of American history, few symbols are as instantly recognizable and controversial as the Confederate battle flag. Commonly mistaken as the ‘Confederate flag,’ this iconic emblem holds a unique place in the nation’s collective memory. In this article, we’ll delve into the history of the flag of the Army […]
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Was Blackbeard a real person?
Blackbeard was a real person. Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, was an English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of Britain’s North American colonies. He was one of the most feared pirates of his time, and his reputation for brutality and violence was legendary. Little is known about Blackbeard’s […]
What is Juneteenth
Marking the June 19 on the flag. Celebrate the historical significance of Juneteenth Juneteenth is a time to remember the significant events that led to the end of slavery and made a mark on American history. The date included on some versions of the Juneteenth flag, June 19, 1865, signifies the day when Union Troops […]
What are the Six Flags of Texas
The 6 flags of Texas are the 6 country flags that have flown over Texas. Spain (1519 to 1685; 1690 to 1821) France (1684 to 1690 for Fort Saint Louis and 1800 to 1803 as French Louisiana) Mexico (1821 to 1835) Republic of Texas (1836 to 1845 as the Republic of Texas; since 1845 as the State of […]
The First 10 Cutters of the US Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard in the late 18th century was called the Revenue Service. This was the established on August 4th 1790 by an act of congress at the urging of Alexander Hamilton. Since there was no income tax customs and duty were a large income source for the US Government. Smuggling was rampant […]
US Coast Guard Day, August 4th
Originally known as the Revenue Marine founded on August 4th 1790 and later changed the name to Coast Guard Day, by then-Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. On that date, U.S. Congress, guided by Hamilton, authorized the building of a fleet of the first ten Revenue Service cutters, whose responsibility would be enforcement of the first tariff […]
Burns Night for a Scottish Lass.
So it is nearly Burn’s Night. (25th Jan) What does it mean? Well of course it is a celebration of Scotland’s greatest poet, the man who’s song you pretend to sing every New Year although you actually don’t know any of the words! “For old acquaintance long forgot and some thing something soMMMETHINGGGGG!” You probably […]
The Death of Colin Powell Half-Staff Alert
Colin Powell was born April 5, 1937 and was best know as former Secretary of State Colin Powell for George Bush. Leading the administration after Sept 11 attacks building the alliance for the War on Terror. He built the case for the invasion of Iraq in March of 2003 that put an end to the Sadam Hussein regime.
The Real Story of the Confederate Battle Flag
For a while the new Battle Flag was referred to as “Beauregard’s flag.” When the armies of Beauregard and Johnston combined into a new Army of Northern Virginia (March of 1862), this flag became closely associated with that force and its longtime commander, Robert E. Lee.
It is interesting that Johnston was the one that determined the square shape of the original flag, but for the Army of Tennessee he adopted an elongated one.
Is America Great?
Our CEO comments on this subject after a survey of friends who are ardent patriots. The USA is unique among nations. By America we mean These United state of America to be precise, it is uniquely positioned as a country and a nation and an idea that IT is run by the American people. That’s how the story goes. People, from the creator, have the innate the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
