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Friday, July 13, 2012

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Indiana Territory State Heritage Flags

Indiana State Flag

Indiana Territory existed for 16 years from 1800 unto 1816. Although Indiana is a small state, Indiana is an older brother to Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In honor of that time period when those states were ruled by 'Indiana before graduation' - here are a few Indiana Territory Heritage Flags. They combine elements of the elegant Indiana State flag with the other states.


Illinois-Indiana Heritage Flag
The Illindianois Flag

For nine years from 1800 unto 1809 Illinois was 'schooled' about the American Way from Indiana. Although Indiana may be smaller than Illinois, Indiana is the classic familial oxymoron - the little big brother through Illinois' eyes.






Wisconsin-Indiana Heritage Flag
The Wiscindiana Flag

Wisconsin is also a part of the 'Indiana Territory Alumni Association.' But Wisconsin was in closer social status to big brother Illinois. They went their own way in 1809. In 1809 they formed their own territory - Illinois Territory. Wisconsin was basically a chip off of Illinois's shoulder.





Minnesota-Indiana Heritage Flag
The Minnesodiana Flag

Only the north-eastern portion of Minnesota was able to hang out with Indiana Territory. Thus only those parts of Minnesota can fly this flag. With regard to the twin cities - St. Paul can fly this flag but Minneapolis can not. Minneapolis didn't do the 'Indiana Territory U' - so to speak.





Michigan-Indiana Heritage Flag
The Indamichigana Flag

Michigan oddly has two Indiana Heritage histories that fracture in 1805 and merges in 1816. After Ohio became a state in 1803 all of Michigan fell into cahoots with Indiana.

But in 1805 the lower peninsula skipped out on 'Indiana Learnin.'

The upper peninsula of Michigan mostly continued to be 'Indiana's Bud' except for the very tip. Basically the part of the upper peninsula of Michigan that is due north Indiana didn't ditch Indiana and stayed for Indiana's graduation.

In 1816, Indiana 'graduated' to become the 19th state of the USA.

Unorganized Territory Heritage Flag of the USA

Unorganized Territory Heritage Flag - USA

There are parts of the United States that existed in limbo. They were not officially a part of a state or working territory. Rather they were classified as 'Unorganized Territory.' Thus this flag is for those regions of the US that were put in the 'other-whatever' category for a while.

This flag is post-historical and modern. It is based upon the fusion of the Federal Banner with the flag of Washington DC - since the federal government, Washington D.C, was in charge.

The 13 stars in the canton reflect the original 13 colonies and the shape of a cross reflects the Christian Heritage of America's Founding Fathers.

However, right now Palmyra Atoll, Midway, Johnston Island, Baker Island, Howland Island, Kingman Reef, Wake Island, and American Samoa all actively hold an Unorganized Status within the United States.

As for states that are no longer unorganized the states initials are to be written in between the canton and red stars. Also in middle of the red stripes, the years of when it was unorganized. But if a state had more than one unorganized time period then all relevant dates should be written. Thee second white lower stripe can also be used for dates.

State Michigan Territory Heritage Flags 1805-1837

Michigan State Flag

From 1805 unto 1837 Michigan Territory ruled over sections of the other states from time to time.

Michigan Territory was originally split off of Indiana Territory but only consisted of a big peninsula and a wee portion of the upper peninsula. But in 1818 Michigan Territory expanded over what was to become all of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and the eastern half of both Dakotas

In honor of that connection to Michigan, here are Michigan Territory Heritage flags that are to be flown. But only over the eastern side of North Dakota and South Dakota.

North Dakota-Michigan Heritage Flag
The North Michikota Flag

For 19 years east North Dakota was schooled by Michigan Territory.











South Dakota-Michigan Heritage Flag
The South Michikota Flag

Eastern South Dakota was also in the womb of Michigan for 19 years.








Iowa-Michigan Heritage Flag
The Iowichigan Flag

Like a college - Iowa developed for 19 years under the tutelage of Michigan.








Wisconsin-Michigan Heritage Flag
The Miwisaconchigan Flag

Wisconsin like all of her neighbors belongs the 'Michigan Territory Alumni Association.' Whereby by courts of law, land deeds, deaths, marriages, and births all took place under 'Michigan' law.

Yellow was chosen for two reasons. First it can already be found on the Wisconsin Shield. Secondly it is the most popular colour for cheese.


Minnesota-Michigan Heritage Flag
The Minnechigota Flag

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Flags in Back to School 1986 - The Hooter Owl College Pennants

School Pennant
Back to School 1986

Back to School 1986 stars Rodney Dangerfield, Robert Downey Junior and Kieth Gordon. The three men are seen here about to enter a revamped dorm room. Mr. Downey here plays as a left wing anti-establishment college kid Derek Lutz. In his hands are the schools pennant with name and mascot - an owl.



Cheerleaders with pom poms
Back to School 1986

The livery of Hooters is red and white. Pom poms are vexilloids in a primitive sense. In essence they are a bundles of hundreds of mini flags, when waved they make a distinct swishing sound.




School Pennant - 'HOOTERS' on the wall
Back to School 1986

Here Jason Melon passes by a trophy case with a school pennant on the wall. Jason is on the way to participate in a diving competition.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Washington Territory-State Heritage Flags

State Flag of Washington State & Territorial Seal










Washington Territory existed from 1853 unto 1889. Up until 1863 several future states made up parts of this territory - Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. They were united with Washington Territory for different amounts of time.

Nonetheless since all have a common Washington Territorial Heritage - here are Washington Territory Heritage flags that honor of their time in the 'Washington-Womb' so to speak. These flags are to be flown over land that was once Washington Territory - so only the western Pacific waster-shed of Montana, a small northwestern corner of Wyoming, and anywhere in Idaho.

Idaho-Washington Territory Heritage Flag
The Idawashingho Flag

For a decade northern pan-handle of Idaho was one with Washington, from 1853 to 1863. The lower part of Idaho or rather 'just the plain pan' joined a little later in 1859. Reason being, Oregon became a state and gave her left overs to Washington Territory.

Southern Idaho has four years of Washington Territory Heritage, while Northern Idaho has ten years . Think of it like this - the panhandle of Idaho earned a PhD. in 'Washington Territory Studies' while 'just the plain pan' of Idaho only earned a Bachelor Degree from 'Washington Territory U.'


The of seals of Washington Territory and Idaho mix due to common history. The man on plow with horse is missing and the big tree is replaced with the 'territorial' cabin trees.

The Montana-Washintonton Terriotry Heritage
Flag
The Washontana Flag

Only the western side of Montana has Washington Territory Heritage and like Idaho it lasted ten years. But the nose tip of Montana came late, like southern Idaho.

Again the seals merge with a 'territorial' lady in pink and the word's 'AL KI' which is an Native American word for 'By & By.' She is also facing east towards Montana.



Wyoming-Washington Territory Heritage Flag
The Wyoshimington Flag

For four years a small eastern triangular section of Wyoming was a part of Washington Territory.

The central seal of Wyoming is completely replaced with the Washington Territorial Seal.







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Washington Territorial Seal Source
http://www.accessgenealogy.com/washington/governor_stevens_washington_legislature_new_state.htm

PS Isn't it fun to jumble up the state names - if feels so funky!

Monday, July 9, 2012

Flags in Batman Begins 2005

Flags from Batman Begins 2005
On the Tibet Highlands

Batman Begins 2005 was an extraordinary remake of the Batman. Directed by Christopher Nolan it retells the origins of Batman though Bruce Wayne.

Here Mr. Wayne is hoping to get access to a mystical martial arts group who have powers beyond compare.

Notice Flags behind Bruce Wayne
Batman Begins 2005

Bruce Wayne begins his formal training in the Dark Arts. The hidden sect of warriors from Central Asia nurture him like student yet he fails his final test - which is to murder a guilty man.