Guadelopue-Hidalgo Repblic Flag - a cultural flag for the West Coast of USA

Blessings and providence are chruchy terms that carry that certain Truthiness.  In 1531 a certain kind of miracle occurred in Mexico, New Spain.  The Virgin Mary was reported to have appeared to a humble John the Diego, also known as Juan Diego.  The appearance of the Virgin Mary to Mr. Diego in 1531 became epic when roses given by the apparition placed in his pancho-like-snuggie miraculously turned into the image of the Virgin Mary, which formed into Our Lady of Guadelupe in front of the Bishop of New Spain, Mexico and staff members.

By providence, the name of the Treaty that brought everlasting peace between Mexico and the United States was the 1848 Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo.  This treaty saw that nearly half of Mexico was destined for the United States.

This flag can be flown over any region of the US that was apart of the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo.  The flag is based upon the modern California flag.  Instead of a grizzly bear, we have the Our Mother of Guadelupe and the background is taken from the coat of arms from the Mexican state of Hidalgo.   Thus the background, bell, and liberty cap represent Hidalgo, while the impression of Our Mother of Guadelupe is eponymous with Guadelupe.

This is kind of fun flag, that can be used to teach and connect Aztec-Mexican culture to American cultures.  Although grounded to Catholic culture, the image of Guadelupe is renowned by all of Spanish speaking Latin America, since this miracle happened during the 1513, which was 300 years before any of the Spanish Speaking states were considering independence.

And don't get Guadelupe confused with Guadeloupe.  The one with extra letter O refers to a French speaking island in the Caribbean.