Guam and Sin Eustatius are tiny islands connected by special type of synchronicity. It should instantly cause a double take. For this was no small accident.
These flags represent the beginning and final rise of the United States, upon the World Stage. Both isles were at one time colonized by Spain. From the Far West the UK attempted to take over Guam during the War of America's Genesis in 1776, and during the WWII the Japanese from the Far East attempted to take it over during America's ascendency to prime power of the Seas during the War of Endless Tears.
The first love, first win, and first place and nation to salute the US flag occurred at Sint Eustatius. The isle was basically a free trading port that allowed the infant American Republic to arm itself, a generation before the 2nd Amendment was twinkle in a statemen's eye.
Today, English is the dominant language for these distant isles, permanently stuck an outer orbit of the United States. US money is the key currency. Providentially it was a large Jewish community of Sint Eustatius that helped the fledgling republic attain precious weapons. Consequently the British sought to invade this island and cut off the US's supply. Thus for thanks to that community, a Rabbi was chosen to hold the modern flag of Eustatius. After the American Revolution, the Dutch would retain their dominion over this island, and this isle still retains its link to Holland. The flag holder of Guam in a native Guamanian. And as Guam is loosely tied to the US, in the same manner the Sint Eustatius is tied to the Netherlands.
The airport of Sint Eustatius is named after and American President, FDR just as many towns and school in Guam get their namesake from US presidents. From one edge of the earth unto the other, they are flag for people at Lagrange Points; L4 & L5. Or rather they are American Trojan Asteroids.
Thus these islands carry the karmic memory of America's start and crowning glory as a world power from 1776 to 1945. Far from the US, yet so vitally a part of America's history.
Their framed flags of red ring with a soulful Providence of colourful concord.
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