Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Baloo & Boo Boo Bear as the California Republic Bear
Boo Boo Bear on the California State Flag
Yogi Bear's loveable side kick is Boo Boo Bear. Boo Boo may be the world's favorite side kick. Born at the beginning of the space age in 1958 Boo Boo got a his big break in Yogi' Bears Big Break.
Bears have been always sacred totems in the Native American tradition, but in Modern America the appreciation of the bear has gone to new levels of enchantment. Usually animated - these bears from fantasia have become virtual teachers and friends.
Baloo Bear as the California State Flag
Another fictional bear - Baloo Bear - originates from the Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. The animated Baloo was featured in Walt Disney's adaptation of the Jungle Book in 1967. Baloo is a caring bear, who helps a lost orphan boy find his way. Baloo is the idealized over-sized big brother bear of protection. His mantra was, "All you need in life are the bare necessities."
Boo Boo bear is the lovable naive little brother bear of good conscience, while Baloo Bear is the wise big brother bear of protection.
Baloo Singing about the Bare Necessities
Boo & Yog in a Service Ad
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Tepui Flag
Tepui Flag
The Tepui are proverbial islands in the sky. More romantic that the table rock mountain, these unique formations of South America are a natural balance the Grand Canyon of North America.
Long considered sacred by the natives they were the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World and Disney's Up.
The flag features four colours: blue, white, yellow and green. There are five semi-circles along the bottom that represent clouds. The yellow trapezoid represents the steep edges of the Tepui. The green table top represents the biosphere that has been separated from the bottom. The sky is blue while the sun is represented by a five pointed yellow star - lest we forget that the Sun to is one of many yellow stars.
Flags of the Greatest Generation - US & Soviet Alliance
Soviet Union raising flag over the Reichstag
Photo of a lone solder who became
as the other statues in the background
as the other statues in the background
There are two famous photographs of flags from WWII that captured in essence the victory of the Allies. Both photographs were actually second takes from a previous action to raise either flag. Coincidentally, both the Soviet banner and 48 US Stared flags are no longer official flags.
May 2, 1945 by Yevgeny Khaldei
Lone Soldier hoisting flag supported by a comrade over the Reichstag Building
Returned to Germany
Defeat of the West from the East
United States of America
The four US Marines become
symbols of the nation with the flag
February 23, 1945 by Joe Rosenthal.
5 US Marines
Mt. Suribachi
Returned to Japan
Defeat of the East from the West
WWII was the epic struggle of wars that heralded the space age and use of nuclear weapons. The US and Soviet Union were both latecomers. The Soviet entered in the Summer of 1941, while the United States entered in the Winter of 1941.
Although the US and Soviet Union were allies and victorious, soon afterwards the world would simmer in a virtual World War III, that took place on nearly every continent, ocean and even in outer space. Before peace with Japan and Germany was settled the left and right wings of earth dove into a death struggle in the most ancient of nations - Greece and China. Soon the Soviet Union and USA followed in their wake, taking sides on Korean Soil.
From 1945 unto 1991 the Soviet Union and United States clashed and harmonized like Yin and Yang. Although the Soviet Union 'lost' this war, the United State too underwent a metamorphosis - as the America of 1945 was no more by 1991, with a new flag by its constellation of stars.
In 1945 the United States of America had a racial caste system enforced by law. In some regions it was enforced lightly while in others it was enforced with deadly vigilante violence. However the Anglo-Saxon Cultural Revolution of the 1960s forever changed role of races and gender roles, in America and around the world.
By 1991 the Soviet Union was choking under monotheism of one nation under one path. Their American foe of 1958 was a different nation by 1988. The Soviets seemed to recognize that freedom, choice, and faith were attractive, if not essential, elements on the perpetual journey towards utopia.
Friend, Enemy? Allies from 1941-1950
Dates when flags were official
Just before their Sacrifices, this speech was given in 1940
by Charlie Chaplin as a Satire on the Third Reich
Synced with modern videos
Monday, September 5, 2011
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 1 - Bonus Presentation, Murder over a Confederate Flag
Day 1 - Bonus Speaker, Dr. Phillip Rault
France - Brittany
In between Arthur Etchell's and Annie Platoff's first scheduled presentation we were given an informal vexi-bit about the first Civil War, Union Colonel to die over a flag.
On May 24, 1861 Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth - Mr. E.E.E, was shot and killed for taking down a Confederate Flag that was flying over the Marshall House - now the Monaco Hotel. The owner of the building, James Jackson was a firebrand secessionist.
As Colonel EEE came down the stairs while still holding the Confederate Flag, he was shot and killed. In retaliation for Ellsworth's death, the NY 11th Zoavue Regiment executed Mr. Jackson in retribution.
The building is still standing today as the Hotel Monaco. As an option for the ICV Congress delegates, they could have stayed at this location.
Later that day attendees were invited to retrace the history with a visit to this historic 'Civil War' hotel.
Video
France - Brittany
Confederate Flag revealed
In between Arthur Etchell's and Annie Platoff's first scheduled presentation we were given an informal vexi-bit about the first Civil War, Union Colonel to die over a flag.
On May 24, 1861 Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth - Mr. E.E.E, was shot and killed for taking down a Confederate Flag that was flying over the Marshall House - now the Monaco Hotel. The owner of the building, James Jackson was a firebrand secessionist.
As Colonel EEE came down the stairs while still holding the Confederate Flag, he was shot and killed. In retaliation for Ellsworth's death, the NY 11th Zoavue Regiment executed Mr. Jackson in retribution.
The building is still standing today as the Hotel Monaco. As an option for the ICV Congress delegates, they could have stayed at this location.
Later that day attendees were invited to retrace the history with a visit to this historic 'Civil War' hotel.
Video
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 5 -36th Presentation by Jan Oskar Engene, Norway
Day 5 - Speaker #37
NORWAY
The thirty sixth and final presentation was given by Jan Oskar Engene and was entitled Four Forgotten Norwegian Ensigns.
NORWAY
The thirty sixth and final presentation was given by Jan Oskar Engene and was entitled Four Forgotten Norwegian Ensigns.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 5 - 35th Presentation by Ralph Kelly, Australia
Day 5 - Speaker #36
AUSTRALIA
The thirty fifth presentation was given by Ralph Kelly and was entitled Southern Cross Down Under.
AUSTRALIA
The thirty fifth presentation was given by Ralph Kelly and was entitled Southern Cross Down Under.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 5 -34th Presentation by Jos Poels, Netherlands
Day 5 - Speaker #35
NETHERLANDS
The thirty fourth presentation was given by Jos Poels and was entitled The Orange Pennant: The Dutch Response to a Flag Dilemma.
NETHERLANDS
The thirty fourth presentation was given by Jos Poels and was entitled The Orange Pennant: The Dutch Response to a Flag Dilemma.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 5 - 33rd Presentation by Tadej Jakopic, Slovenia
Day 5 - Speaker #34
SLOVENIA
The thirty third presentation was given by Tadej Jakopic and was entitled The 20th Anniversary under the Slovene Flag.
SLOVENIA
The thirty third presentation was given by Tadej Jakopic and was entitled The 20th Anniversary under the Slovene Flag.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 5 - 32nd Presentation by Christopher Maddish, USA
Day 5 - Speaker #33
The thirty third presentation was given by Christopher Maddish and was entitled The Mysterious John Hewson-Martha Washington Flag.
Nearly all the records and details about the flags flown in the early part of the American Revolution are scanty or were lost. But I proved to the world of vexillology that 'lost flags' still exist.
My talk centered on a mysterious handkerchief made during the early part of the American Revolution before the stars and stripes were adopted. The handkerchief in question was apparently made by John Hewson in Philadelphia at the request of Martha Washington. It features General Washington on horseback surrounded by four flags. Three are well remembered - the Rattlesnake Gadsden, 13 stripe, and pine tree. But one has been misidentified as colonial British ensign. Rather it is a 13 ray pinwheel design, in a similar tone to the Japanese Rising Sun flag, minus the sun.
I gave an overview of the handkerchief's origin and a short biography of John Hewson - who was a patriot as well as refined artist. Finally I proposed a name for this 'lost' flag of the American Revolution as the "Martha Washington Flag."
The Martha Washington Flag like the other three were not regimental banners. Rather the flags of the handkerchief, like George Washington on horse back, were intended to be national symbols of the American Revolution. They were in fact unofficial de facto flags of the American Revolution in the early phase of the American Revolution.
Three flags are well remembered, and at long last for the final banner, its time has come.
Introdutory video Shown at the Congress
The thirty third presentation was given by Christopher Maddish and was entitled The Mysterious John Hewson-Martha Washington Flag.
The Martha Washington Flag
"Lost Flag from the American Revolution"
this is not a British Ensign
"Lost Flag from the American Revolution"
this is not a British Ensign
Nearly all the records and details about the flags flown in the early part of the American Revolution are scanty or were lost. But I proved to the world of vexillology that 'lost flags' still exist.
My talk centered on a mysterious handkerchief made during the early part of the American Revolution before the stars and stripes were adopted. The handkerchief in question was apparently made by John Hewson in Philadelphia at the request of Martha Washington. It features General Washington on horseback surrounded by four flags. Three are well remembered - the Rattlesnake Gadsden, 13 stripe, and pine tree. But one has been misidentified as colonial British ensign. Rather it is a 13 ray pinwheel design, in a similar tone to the Japanese Rising Sun flag, minus the sun.
I gave an overview of the handkerchief's origin and a short biography of John Hewson - who was a patriot as well as refined artist. Finally I proposed a name for this 'lost' flag of the American Revolution as the "Martha Washington Flag."
The Martha Washington Flag like the other three were not regimental banners. Rather the flags of the handkerchief, like George Washington on horse back, were intended to be national symbols of the American Revolution. They were in fact unofficial de facto flags of the American Revolution in the early phase of the American Revolution.
Three flags are well remembered, and at long last for the final banner, its time has come.
Introdutory video Shown at the Congress
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 5 -31st Presentation by Peter Ansoff
Day 5 - Speaker #32
USA
The thirty first presentation was given by Peter Ansoff and was entitled Sir Charles Fawcett Redux: The Historical Connection between the British East India Company Flag and the American Continental Colors.
USA
The thirty first presentation was given by Peter Ansoff and was entitled Sir Charles Fawcett Redux: The Historical Connection between the British East India Company Flag and the American Continental Colors.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 5 - 30th Presentation by Francisco Gregoric
Day 5 - Speaker #31
ARGENTINA
The thirtieth presentation was given by Francisco Gregoric and was entitled The Flag of the City of Buenos Aires: Four Centuries of History.
ARGENTINA
The thirtieth presentation was given by Francisco Gregoric and was entitled The Flag of the City of Buenos Aires: Four Centuries of History.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 5 - 29th Presentation by Avelino V. Couceriro R.
Day 5 - Speaker #30
The twenty ninth presentation was given by Avelino V. Couceiro R. and was entitled Aquella Bandera Cubana...La Original.
The twenty ninth presentation was given by Avelino V. Couceiro R. and was entitled Aquella Bandera Cubana...La Original.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day5 - 28th Presentation by Kenneth Hartvigsen
Day 5 - Speaker #29
The twenty-eighth presentation was given by Kenneth Hartvigsen and was entitled Picturing Flag Violence in Civil War Sheet Music: The Case of "Down With the Traitors' Serpent Flag."
This presentation was the winner of William Driver Award under the 45th NAVA congress.
The twenty-eighth presentation was given by Kenneth Hartvigsen and was entitled Picturing Flag Violence in Civil War Sheet Music: The Case of "Down With the Traitors' Serpent Flag."
This presentation was the winner of William Driver Award under the 45th NAVA congress.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - After Session Rogue Presentation?
Unknown persons with flag
North Lodge Room August 4th, 2011
Appeared around 5:30-6:00 pm EST
North Lodge Room August 4th, 2011
Appeared around 5:30-6:00 pm EST
On the fourth day of the International Congress of Vexillology a 'rogue' unregistered flag waving event occurred at the main speaker's forum in the North Lodge room of the George Washington Masonic Memorial.
While assisting Peter Ansoff with the computer and video preparation for the final day of presentations, two unregistered persons walked to the front of the stage and raised a large world quilt flag. They did not speak but let their flag do the speaking - it heralded along the top"Jesus King of the Nations." This was apparently make by 'worshipbanners.org'. Unseen in the video is the message along the bottom that states "Every Tongue Will Confess."
Close up of Jesus King of the Nations Flag
I was lucky enough to get a snap shot of these unknown unregistered, 'rogue vexillologists' caught in the act. This is perhaps the first time that unregistered persons made a flag statement at a ICV congress, on the speakers forum without permission.
Previously at the 23 International Congress of Vexillology, after the tour bus departed from the controversial Yasukuni Shrine three demonstrators on the edge of the shrine were waving the Tibet, Mongolian, and Uyghur flags. However the waving of these 'ethnic' groups in China was not at the speakers forum.
Rogue Flag display video at ICV 24
It's a good bet this is where they got their flag from
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - Special Lunch Hour Presentation by Ben Zaricor
Day 4 - ICV Special Presentation
An extra presentation was given during the lunch hour by Ben Zaricor and vexillologists around the world were given shown several historical American Flags from the Zaricor Collection.
An extra presentation was given during the lunch hour by Ben Zaricor and vexillologists around the world were given shown several historical American Flags from the Zaricor Collection.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - 27th Presentation by Michel R. Lupant, Belgium
Day 4 - Speaker #28
BELGIUM
The twenty seventh presentation was given by Michel R. Lupant and was entitled Form the Trust Territory of the Pacific to the Federated States of Micronesia.
BELGIUM
The twenty seventh presentation was given by Michel R. Lupant and was entitled Form the Trust Territory of the Pacific to the Federated States of Micronesia.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - 26th Presentation by Rob Raeside, Canada
Day 4 - Speaker #27
CANADA - Nova Scotia
The twenty sixth presentation was given by Rob Raeside and was entitled The Maritime Influence on the Municipal Flags of Atlantic Canada.
CANADA - Nova Scotia
The twenty sixth presentation was given by Rob Raeside and was entitled The Maritime Influence on the Municipal Flags of Atlantic Canada.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - 25th Presenation by Roman Klimes, Germany
Day 4 - Speaker #26
GERMANY
The twenty fifth presentation was given by Roman Klimes and was entitled Gibraltar: The Rock with its own Symbols.
GERMANY
The twenty fifth presentation was given by Roman Klimes and was entitled Gibraltar: The Rock with its own Symbols.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - 24th Presentation by Bruce Berry, South Africa
Day 4 - Speaker #25
SOUTH AFRICA
The twenty fourth presentation was given by Bruce Berry and was entitled Stillborn: Flags Designed for the "Republic of KwaNdebele".
SOUTH AFRICA
The twenty fourth presentation was given by Bruce Berry and was entitled Stillborn: Flags Designed for the "Republic of KwaNdebele".
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - 23rd Presentation by Marcel van Westerhoven, Netherlands
Day 4 - Speaker #24
NETHERLANDS
The twenty third presentation was given by Marcel van Westerhoven and was entitled Translating Coasts of Arms and Emblems into Flags.
NETHERLANDS
The twenty third presentation was given by Marcel van Westerhoven and was entitled Translating Coasts of Arms and Emblems into Flags.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - 22nd Presentation by Patrice de la Condamine, France
Day 4 - Speaker #23
FRANCE
The twenty second presentation was given by Patrice de la Condamine and was entitled Flags of Constructed Languages.
FRANCE
The twenty second presentation was given by Patrice de la Condamine and was entitled Flags of Constructed Languages.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - 21st Presentation by Ralph G. C. Bartlett, Australia
Day 4 - Speaker #22
AUSTRALIA
The twenty first presentation was given by Ralph G. C. Bartlett and was entitled Unity in Flags.
AUSTRALIA
The twenty first presentation was given by Ralph G. C. Bartlett and was entitled Unity in Flags.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 -20th Presenation by Sebastia Herros Agui, Spain
Day 4 - Speaker #21
SPAIN - CATALUNYA
The twentieth presentation was given by Sebasetia Herreros Agui and was entitled Catalan Modernism and Vexillology.
SPAIN - CATALUNYA
The twentieth presentation was given by Sebasetia Herreros Agui and was entitled Catalan Modernism and Vexillology.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 -19th Presenation by Tony Burton, Australia
Day 4 - Speaker #20
AUSTRALIA
The nineteenth presentation was given by Tony Burton and was entitled Raising the Standard: An Argument from Design.
AUSTRALIA
The nineteenth presentation was given by Tony Burton and was entitled Raising the Standard: An Argument from Design.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 4 - 18th Presentation by Alain Raullet, France
Day 4 - Speaker #19
France - Brittany
The eighteenth speaker was given by Alain Raullet and was entitled Following the Voice: The Eyes of Vexillology.
France - Brittany
The eighteenth speaker was given by Alain Raullet and was entitled Following the Voice: The Eyes of Vexillology.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology's Vexi-Bits
Vexi-bits are a proud tradition at every NAVA meeting, likewise the 24th International Congress of Vexillology was no exception. Vexi-bits are small presentations centered on flags, they are mostly fun fact trivia items or miscellaneous anecdotes. Vexi-bits can basically be about anything - even flag 'stealing' squirrels.
The Vexi-bits for ICV #24 took place in the open dining hall of Embassy Suites Alexandria, the forlorn Capital of the United States from 1790-1847,
The following vexi-bits are in no particular order:
Vexi-bit #1: Geoff Parsons - talked a wee bit about the UK flag, and maybe regular Brits will be able to fly the Union Flag without legal mumbo-jumbo. We learned about what they do at The Flag Institute. The UK Flag Institute does not yet have a royal charter but one may be coming soon. Nonetheless the UK Flag Institute continues to act as the leading flag recorder for the United Kingdom.
Vexi-bit #2: Marcus Schmoger spoke again about the arms and flag of San Marino. FYI, San Marino is a nation inside of Italy. Usually a nation is on the border with another or at least has a coast line. But San Marino is like Lesotho in South Africa.
Vexi-bit #3: Arthur Etchells talked about his vast collection of military flags for Czech, Austria and other Northern European countires.
Vexi-bit #4: Annie Platoff - more info on conspiracy theorists about US flag on the moon . Platoff said the flags for the Apollo missions varied. The Apollo 11 and 12 US flags were 3' x 5' and the flags for Apollo 13 thru 16 flags were 2.5' x 4' and the Apollo 17 flag was 3.5' x 6.6.'
Vexi-bit #5: Phillip Rault - spoke again about the deaths of flying the Confederate Flag at the Monaco Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia; other Confederate flags; and Irish starry plow flag. He also showed of his own flag for the of Brittany Liberation. It has a Celtic Sun with nine rays. The colours are black, orange and white in horizontal tri-bar form - black on the bottom, orange in the middle, and white up top. The middle orange bar is thinnest while the upper white bar is thickest.
Vexi-bit #6: Tony Burton - Showed us a comprehensive survey about flags of Australia. And showed us a Islamic War-Prayer Flag: white Arabic Calligraphy on black and the another that was black Arabic on a white background.
Vexi-bit #7: Chris Bedwell - Presented the city flag of Phoenix, Arizona. If is composed a North American bald eagle facing the fly with wings spread on top of a rather large yellow sun with many short red rays.
Vexi-bit #8: Peter Hans Van den Muijzenberg - Jacks and flags of Europe.
Vexi-bit #9: Bill Trinkle - gave airtime about the wonderful and virtual Bear Flag Museum. Spoke about native sons of the Golden West - who celebrated the 50 anniversary as a state in 1900. This group made extra effort to promote their flag. Showed us the California Democratic Convention flag of 1984 which fused the Dem Donkey in Cali-style. Trinkle also showed us a flag of Marin County - a horizontal tri-bar from the bottom up of blue, red, and orange. It has a double swallow tail, in the center is a white shape of the county, and by the fly are the letter M on orange, C on red, and F on blue near the fly. Ted Kaye suggested that it may not be the flag and rather represent the Marin County Fair.
Vexi-bit #10: Jim Farrigan III - Made a joke that - "sacred cows make the best hamburgers." He told the story of a printing error for the California State flag with blue bears. We were told about the origin of the California Blue Bear flags. It started out as a mistake, but were all sold as novelties. He knew the Democrats were going to loose the 1984 election because the CA democratic party wanted to rent a presidential flag instead of purchasing one.
Vexi-bit #11: Roman Klimes - spoke a wee bit about European Flags.
Vexi-bit #12: A bit about NY State flags
Vexi-bit #13: Ted Kaye - Enlightened us a
bout the on goings of the Portland Flag Association. It has about 20-25 members with an average of 12 persons showing up for each meeting. This truly unique "Oregon-ization" has become the leading voice in Portland for effective flag design. Kaye also showed us the first semi-official vexillological 'Flag Police Padge.' In the center was a coloured version of the official state seal of Oregon.
Vexi-bit #14: Amy Langston - the youngest speaker and vexillologist at the ICV 24. She spoke about how she became interested in flags. She became aware of this congress though Wikipedia, and decided to attend. She like many vexilloligist recalled an interest in flags tracing back to the flag section in an Almanc that was foundational to her interest in flags.
Vexi-bit #15: Jelena Borošak-Marijanović - We saw a Croatian warship flag. It features the famous Croatian Checker Coat of Arms with two crossed golden anchors in the background.
Vexi-bit #16: Nick Artimovich - Exposed his methodology of getting old retired flags from the US State Department - that included old Afghanistan and old Finland flags.
Vexi-bit#17: Clyde Simpson - He added a discussion of science/chemistry with vexillology. Simpson also noted that it being his first ICV and enjoyed everyones warmth and friendliness.
Vexi-bit #18: Marlene Little - She showed us a South Korean Flag handbag that she got through her local church when visitors from South Korea came to visit. It is a combination of vexillology and fashion. The red and blue symbol is based upon the ancient Chinese philosophy of Daoism - which heeds a strong call for balance.
Vexi-bit #19: - A new UK Union flag was presented - including the Welsh Cross of St. David and Red Cross for Ulster. Virtual-Imaginary vexillology got a boost with presentation of imaginary Kingdom of Aefira. The flags of Aefira followed in format the official flag of the UK.
Vexi-bit #20: William Ang - Retro-60s/70s electronic vexi-art was shown. The US pyramid with flashing lights dazzled our eyes.
Vexi-bit #21: He told us to write on the heading any important places where you may fly a flag. We also saw a mini-model in proportion of the original Star Spangle Banner from the War of 1812.
Vexi-bit #22: Colin Simpson - He spoke about noticing flags while on a cruse in Alaska.
Vexi-bit #23: John Hartvigsen - a great talk about flag making with jokes and weird but true stories.
Vexi-bit #24: Ron Strachan from Australia spoke and showed us a colourful and design for the flag of Tiwi Island.
Vexi-bit #24: Christopher Maddish - I spoke about my flag proposals for the bodies of water on earth and flags for moons and any other heavenly body in our solar system.
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The Vexi-bits for ICV #24 took place in the open dining hall of Embassy Suites Alexandria, the forlorn Capital of the United States from 1790-1847,
The following vexi-bits are in no particular order:
Vexi-bit #1: Geoff Parsons - talked a wee bit about the UK flag, and maybe regular Brits will be able to fly the Union Flag without legal mumbo-jumbo. We learned about what they do at The Flag Institute. The UK Flag Institute does not yet have a royal charter but one may be coming soon. Nonetheless the UK Flag Institute continues to act as the leading flag recorder for the United Kingdom.
Vexi-bit #2: Marcus Schmoger spoke again about the arms and flag of San Marino. FYI, San Marino is a nation inside of Italy. Usually a nation is on the border with another or at least has a coast line. But San Marino is like Lesotho in South Africa.
Vexi-bit #3: Arthur Etchells talked about his vast collection of military flags for Czech, Austria and other Northern European countires.
Vexi-bit #4: Annie Platoff - more info on conspiracy theorists about US flag on the moon . Platoff said the flags for the Apollo missions varied. The Apollo 11 and 12 US flags were 3' x 5' and the flags for Apollo 13 thru 16 flags were 2.5' x 4' and the Apollo 17 flag was 3.5' x 6.6.'
Vexi-bit #5: Phillip Rault - spoke again about the deaths of flying the Confederate Flag at the Monaco Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia; other Confederate flags; and Irish starry plow flag. He also showed of his own flag for the of Brittany Liberation. It has a Celtic Sun with nine rays. The colours are black, orange and white in horizontal tri-bar form - black on the bottom, orange in the middle, and white up top. The middle orange bar is thinnest while the upper white bar is thickest.
Vexi-bit #6: Tony Burton - Showed us a comprehensive survey about flags of Australia. And showed us a Islamic War-Prayer Flag: white Arabic Calligraphy on black and the another that was black Arabic on a white background.
Vexi-bit #7: Chris Bedwell - Presented the city flag of Phoenix, Arizona. If is composed a North American bald eagle facing the fly with wings spread on top of a rather large yellow sun with many short red rays.
Vexi-bit #8: Peter Hans Van den Muijzenberg - Jacks and flags of Europe.
Vexi-bit #9: Bill Trinkle - gave airtime about the wonderful and virtual Bear Flag Museum. Spoke about native sons of the Golden West - who celebrated the 50 anniversary as a state in 1900. This group made extra effort to promote their flag. Showed us the California Democratic Convention flag of 1984 which fused the Dem Donkey in Cali-style. Trinkle also showed us a flag of Marin County - a horizontal tri-bar from the bottom up of blue, red, and orange. It has a double swallow tail, in the center is a white shape of the county, and by the fly are the letter M on orange, C on red, and F on blue near the fly. Ted Kaye suggested that it may not be the flag and rather represent the Marin County Fair.
Vexi-bit #10: Jim Farrigan III - Made a joke that - "sacred cows make the best hamburgers." He told the story of a printing error for the California State flag with blue bears. We were told about the origin of the California Blue Bear flags. It started out as a mistake, but were all sold as novelties. He knew the Democrats were going to loose the 1984 election because the CA democratic party wanted to rent a presidential flag instead of purchasing one.
Vexi-bit #11: Roman Klimes - spoke a wee bit about European Flags.
Vexi-bit #12: A bit about NY State flags
Vexi-bit #13: Ted Kaye - Enlightened us a
bout the on goings of the Portland Flag Association. It has about 20-25 members with an average of 12 persons showing up for each meeting. This truly unique "Oregon-ization" has become the leading voice in Portland for effective flag design. Kaye also showed us the first semi-official vexillological 'Flag Police Padge.' In the center was a coloured version of the official state seal of Oregon.
Vexi-bit #14: Amy Langston - the youngest speaker and vexillologist at the ICV 24. She spoke about how she became interested in flags. She became aware of this congress though Wikipedia, and decided to attend. She like many vexilloligist recalled an interest in flags tracing back to the flag section in an Almanc that was foundational to her interest in flags.
Vexi-bit #15: Jelena Borošak-Marijanović - We saw a Croatian warship flag. It features the famous Croatian Checker Coat of Arms with two crossed golden anchors in the background.
Vexi-bit #16: Nick Artimovich - Exposed his methodology of getting old retired flags from the US State Department - that included old Afghanistan and old Finland flags.
Vexi-bit#17: Clyde Simpson - He added a discussion of science/chemistry with vexillology. Simpson also noted that it being his first ICV and enjoyed everyones warmth and friendliness.
Vexi-bit #18: Marlene Little - She showed us a South Korean Flag handbag that she got through her local church when visitors from South Korea came to visit. It is a combination of vexillology and fashion. The red and blue symbol is based upon the ancient Chinese philosophy of Daoism - which heeds a strong call for balance.
Vexi-bit #19: - A new UK Union flag was presented - including the Welsh Cross of St. David and Red Cross for Ulster. Virtual-Imaginary vexillology got a boost with presentation of imaginary Kingdom of Aefira. The flags of Aefira followed in format the official flag of the UK.
Vexi-bit #20: William Ang - Retro-60s/70s electronic vexi-art was shown. The US pyramid with flashing lights dazzled our eyes.
Vexi-bit #21: He told us to write on the heading any important places where you may fly a flag. We also saw a mini-model in proportion of the original Star Spangle Banner from the War of 1812.
Vexi-bit #22: Colin Simpson - He spoke about noticing flags while on a cruse in Alaska.
Vexi-bit #23: John Hartvigsen - a great talk about flag making with jokes and weird but true stories.
Vexi-bit #24: Ron Strachan from Australia spoke and showed us a colourful and design for the flag of Tiwi Island.
Vexi-bit #24: Christopher Maddish - I spoke about my flag proposals for the bodies of water on earth and flags for moons and any other heavenly body in our solar system.
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ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 3
On the third day attendees of the 24th International Congress of Vexillology lived up to its proper name and convened in Washington DC, instead of Alexandria, Virginia.
Vexillologists were given a behind the scenes look at some of some of Smithsonian's priceless collection of flags. The grand hi-light of the tour was a look at official Star Spangled Banner from the second Anglo-American War of 1812.
Vexillologists were given a behind the scenes look at some of some of Smithsonian's priceless collection of flags. The grand hi-light of the tour was a look at official Star Spangled Banner from the second Anglo-American War of 1812.
Friday, September 2, 2011
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology General Assembly
The International Congress of Vexillology formally met today in the north lodge room at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.
It was my first time to attend as an official delegate representing the hosting group of the Chesapeake Bay Flag Association.
ICV 24 Voting Card
1. A vexillological association was the nation of Georgia was formally admitted.
2. The 2013, 25th ICV Congress in the Netherlands was further confirmed.
3. The 2015, 26th ICV Congress in Australia was further confirmed.
4. The 2017, 27th ICV Congress was up for debate. The Untied Kingdom was offered up as a venue but the matter. But the matter was not settled and to be decided at a later date.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 17th Presentation by Suzanne Thomassen-Kraussg, USA
Day 2 - Speaker #18
USA - Columbia, the Washington District
The seventeenth presentation was given by Suzanne Thomassen-Krauss and was entitled Discoveries Made while Preserving the Star-Spangled Banner. Thomassen-Kraus works at the Smithsonian and works to conserve textiles of all sorts - including flags. She gave us general picture on the conservation on the conservation of the Star Spangled Banner.
USA - Columbia, the Washington District
The seventeenth presentation was given by Suzanne Thomassen-Krauss and was entitled Discoveries Made while Preserving the Star-Spangled Banner. Thomassen-Kraus works at the Smithsonian and works to conserve textiles of all sorts - including flags. She gave us general picture on the conservation on the conservation of the Star Spangled Banner.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 16th Presentation by Anne M. Platoff, USA
Day 2 - Speaker #8 & #18
second time speaking
USA - Kansas
The sixteenth presentation was also the second presentation given by Anne M. Platoff and was entitled Six Flags over Luna: The Role of Flags in Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories.
Platoff a former employee of NASA refuted the claims of groups that believe that the US faked the US moon landing, with special focus on flag pictures.
For her wonderful presentation Platoff would win the award for best American Presentation by the ICV Congress Board.
second time speaking
USA - Kansas
The sixteenth presentation was also the second presentation given by Anne M. Platoff and was entitled Six Flags over Luna: The Role of Flags in Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories.
Platoff a former employee of NASA refuted the claims of groups that believe that the US faked the US moon landing, with special focus on flag pictures.
For her wonderful presentation Platoff would win the award for best American Presentation by the ICV Congress Board.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 15th Presentation by Ales Brozek, Czech
Day 2 - Speaker #17
Czech
The fifteenth presentation was given by Ales Brozek and was entitled Did the United States Influence the Czechoslovak National Flag?
Czech
The fifteenth presentation was given by Ales Brozek and was entitled Did the United States Influence the Czechoslovak National Flag?
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 14th Presentation by Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, Netherlands
Day 2 - Speaker #16
NETHERLANDS
The fourteenth presentation was given be Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg and was entitled On a Scale of 1 to 10.
Muijzenberg from Friesland gave us a splendid presentation about the methodology of judging a flag for its effectiveness on a scale of 1 to 10. Ten being judged and excellent flag and one being a judged a horrible flag.
The K Scale was shows where a flag receives points from 0-2 on five aspects.
1. Simple
2.Meaning
3. 2-3 Colours
4. No letters, no seals
5. Distinctive or related
Huijzenberg notes that some criteria are subjective, does not address meaning, and is limited by its base list. There is need to globally validate the criteria.
NETHERLANDS
The fourteenth presentation was given be Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg and was entitled On a Scale of 1 to 10.
Muijzenberg from Friesland gave us a splendid presentation about the methodology of judging a flag for its effectiveness on a scale of 1 to 10. Ten being judged and excellent flag and one being a judged a horrible flag.
The K Scale was shows where a flag receives points from 0-2 on five aspects.
1. Simple
2.Meaning
3. 2-3 Colours
4. No letters, no seals
5. Distinctive or related
Huijzenberg notes that some criteria are subjective, does not address meaning, and is limited by its base list. There is need to globally validate the criteria.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 13th Presentation by Lee L. Harold, USA
Day 2 - Speaker #15
USA - Minnesota
The thirteenth presentation was given by Lee L. Herold and was entitled Why Flags? Searching for an Essence of Flag.
Herold began his presentation with thoughtful quote from Tolstoy about political dissent. He went on in a deliciously poetic and cerebral prose on the deeper meaning of flags and what they have to offer.
USA - Minnesota
The thirteenth presentation was given by Lee L. Herold and was entitled Why Flags? Searching for an Essence of Flag.
Herold began his presentation with thoughtful quote from Tolstoy about political dissent. He went on in a deliciously poetic and cerebral prose on the deeper meaning of flags and what they have to offer.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 12th Presentation by Scot Guenter, USA
Day 2 - Speaker #14
USA - California
The twelfth presentation was given by Scot Guenter and was entitled The Rise and Fall of Worldface: Social Networking, Stereotyping, and the Power of Flags.
Dr. Guenter gave a humorous belly aching presentation of the short history of World Face and its use of flags. World Face was parody site in a similar manner to Unencyclopedia is to Wikipedia. In this case World Face is only open to specific nation states. The humor stems from the classical formula of the juxtaposition of tweets and posts that mimic the international tensions between nations. This personalization of nations as virtual face book people has resulted in political bickers.
Basically it face book became an online virtual computer doll program where nations were mocked rather acutely and successful in a Face Book format. The playful use of a copy cat face book modeled the trappings of a website.
USA - California
The twelfth presentation was given by Scot Guenter and was entitled The Rise and Fall of Worldface: Social Networking, Stereotyping, and the Power of Flags.
Dr. Guenter gave a humorous belly aching presentation of the short history of World Face and its use of flags. World Face was parody site in a similar manner to Unencyclopedia is to Wikipedia. In this case World Face is only open to specific nation states. The humor stems from the classical formula of the juxtaposition of tweets and posts that mimic the international tensions between nations. This personalization of nations as virtual face book people has resulted in political bickers.
Basically it face book became an online virtual computer doll program where nations were mocked rather acutely and successful in a Face Book format. The playful use of a copy cat face book modeled the trappings of a website.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 11th Presentation by Marcus E.V. Schmoger, Germany
Day 2 - Speaker #13
GERMANY
The eleventh presentation was given by Marcus E.V. Schmoger and was entitled Political Party Flags of San Marino.
Schomoger gave us a vivid account about the story behind the Arms of San Marino and its use by political parties in San Marino, a little known micro-nation within Italy. The pattern is similar to Croatia with socialist and communist parties using traditionally red, and now white. But the common theme irrespective of party affiliation is the use of the three towers that can be found on the national coat of arms for San Marino.
GERMANY
The eleventh presentation was given by Marcus E.V. Schmoger and was entitled Political Party Flags of San Marino.
Schomoger gave us a vivid account about the story behind the Arms of San Marino and its use by political parties in San Marino, a little known micro-nation within Italy. The pattern is similar to Croatia with socialist and communist parties using traditionally red, and now white. But the common theme irrespective of party affiliation is the use of the three towers that can be found on the national coat of arms for San Marino.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 10th Presentation by Zeljk Heimer, Croatia
Day 2 - Speaker #12
CROATIA
The tenth presentation was given by Zeljko Heimer and was entitled National Identity in the Political Party Flag in Croatia.
Heimer gave us an over view of the various political flags within Croatian Politics. Heimer was greeted to wide range of applause as he just recently learned that he was no longer a Captain in Croatian Army but rather a Major. Heimer began the presentation by telling us that the political field and climate of Croatia is similar to the general temperature of Europe. Meaning the span of political parties is similar in France, Denmark and Croatia that has socialist to conservative christian parties.
Since the colours of the Croatian flag are red, white, and blue in a similar tone to flag of the Netherlands, most political parties have adopted those colours. It is a light generalization to note that the colours also represent the various ethnics within Croatia. Red is associated with Croatians, white with Bosnians, and blue for Serbs. Also yellow is often associated with social liberal parties.
Left leaning parties used to have red in their flags but nowadays white is the preferred colour of choice. Blue flags are traditionally left leaning as well but with a Christian overtone.
Another Generalization about the Croation
CROATIA
The tenth presentation was given by Zeljko Heimer and was entitled National Identity in the Political Party Flag in Croatia.
Heimer gave us an over view of the various political flags within Croatian Politics. Heimer was greeted to wide range of applause as he just recently learned that he was no longer a Captain in Croatian Army but rather a Major. Heimer began the presentation by telling us that the political field and climate of Croatia is similar to the general temperature of Europe. Meaning the span of political parties is similar in France, Denmark and Croatia that has socialist to conservative christian parties.
Since the colours of the Croatian flag are red, white, and blue in a similar tone to flag of the Netherlands, most political parties have adopted those colours. It is a light generalization to note that the colours also represent the various ethnics within Croatia. Red is associated with Croatians, white with Bosnians, and blue for Serbs. Also yellow is often associated with social liberal parties.
Left leaning parties used to have red in their flags but nowadays white is the preferred colour of choice. Blue flags are traditionally left leaning as well but with a Christian overtone.
Another Generalization about the Croation
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 2 - 9th Presentation by Jelena Borosak-Marijanovic, Croatia
Day 2 - Speaker #11
CROATIAThe ninth presentation was given Jelena Borosak-Marijanovic and was entitled Sokol Flags: The Symbols of the Croatian Sokol Movement up to 1914.
One of the earliest modern educational movements for scouting and physical fitness originated with the Czech Nation in the early 1860s. In the modern age, this effort to recruit youth with mental and physical challenges allowed communities to build foundations for political causes. Eventually the Sokol movement evolved into pan-Slav movement.
In a similar vein, in the United States of America - youth are indoctrinated with sports as a fundamental aspect of nationality and critical component of national pride. At the moment, men's football is the alpha-golden chalice of optimus prime vocations.
Jalena - her slide that reads
'The First Croation Pan-Sokol "slet" in Zagreb, Croatia (1906)'
The association with Croatian national pride and gymnastics was not an outspoken motivation of the Sokol Movement, however the marriage of sport and national or civic pride is an ancient theme that goes back to ancient Greece.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 1 - 8th Presentation by Donald T. Healy, USA
Day 1 - Speaker #10
USA - Arizona
The final presentation for the day was given by Donald T. Healy and entitled San Diego's Indian Tribal Flags.
Donald T. Healy at the Speakers Podium
Healy showed us a spectacular collection of Native American Flags. We were informed that San Diego County has the most Native American reservations out of all the counties in the United States - 18. Subsequently we were witness to a vast collection of Native American flags.
An interesting note was that the La Jolla Band flag was overseen by President Grant.
USA - Arizona
The final presentation for the day was given by Donald T. Healy and entitled San Diego's Indian Tribal Flags.
Donald T. Healy at the Speakers Podium
Healy showed us a spectacular collection of Native American Flags. We were informed that San Diego County has the most Native American reservations out of all the counties in the United States - 18. Subsequently we were witness to a vast collection of Native American flags.
An interesting note was that the La Jolla Band flag was overseen by President Grant.
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 1 - 7th Presentation by David B. Martucci, USA
Day 1 - Speaker #9
USA - Maine
The ninth presentation was given David B. Martucci and was entitled The Standards of the Manhattoes, Pavonia, and Hell-Gate.
Martucci's lecture revealed the symbols and icons used in the early part of New York's history, before it was called New York. Most of the American colonies were planted on top of Native American lands, but New York was doubly planted on top of Dutch Culture. The lecture focused on the seals and standards of the Hudson Bay when it was under Dutch control. Martucci first presented a general sketch of Peter Stuyvesant the last Dutch leader of New Amsterdam, before its reformation in to New York.
We were shown the original seals of the Hudson Region when it was called and spelled 'Nieuw Amsterdam.' There was also a discrepancy between the official seal that was adopted and the one that was actually used. The official seal has the lion supporters with beaver facing right, but the seal that was used had neither lions and beavers was facing the opposite direction.
Matucci showed us the standard of the Men used at the Battle of Manhattoes. It featured a beaver pointed towards the corner of the upper hoist. The term Manhattoes refers to the area where the Hudson emptied into New York Bay or rather Nieuw Amsterdam Bay.
Also featured was the standard of the Vassals of Ancient Pavonia, that featured a an oyster shell. Pavonia was the first European settlement on the west side of the Hudson in what is now Hudson County, New Jersey. Perhaps it can be seen as one of the earliest flags of New Jersey heritage?
USA - Maine
Martucci at the Podium
The ninth presentation was given David B. Martucci and was entitled The Standards of the Manhattoes, Pavonia, and Hell-Gate.
Martucci's lecture revealed the symbols and icons used in the early part of New York's history, before it was called New York. Most of the American colonies were planted on top of Native American lands, but New York was doubly planted on top of Dutch Culture. The lecture focused on the seals and standards of the Hudson Bay when it was under Dutch control. Martucci first presented a general sketch of Peter Stuyvesant the last Dutch leader of New Amsterdam, before its reformation in to New York.
We were shown the original seals of the Hudson Region when it was called and spelled 'Nieuw Amsterdam.' There was also a discrepancy between the official seal that was adopted and the one that was actually used. The official seal has the lion supporters with beaver facing right, but the seal that was used had neither lions and beavers was facing the opposite direction.
Matucci showed us the standard of the Men used at the Battle of Manhattoes. It featured a beaver pointed towards the corner of the upper hoist. The term Manhattoes refers to the area where the Hudson emptied into New York Bay or rather Nieuw Amsterdam Bay.
Also featured was the standard of the Vassals of Ancient Pavonia, that featured a an oyster shell. Pavonia was the first European settlement on the west side of the Hudson in what is now Hudson County, New Jersey. Perhaps it can be seen as one of the earliest flags of New Jersey heritage?
ICV 24 - International Congress of Vexillology, Day 1 - 6th Presentation by Annie Platoff, USA
Day 1 - Speaker #8
USA - Kansas
The eighth presentation was a short or rather over sized vexi-bit given by Annie Platoff and entitled Digital Library.
Platoff described the effort to index all materials related to Vexillology at one source. She actively encouraged all vexillologists to participate.
Platoff explaining the
purpose of an index
USA - Kansas
The eighth presentation was a short or rather over sized vexi-bit given by Annie Platoff and entitled Digital Library.
Platoff described the effort to index all materials related to Vexillology at one source. She actively encouraged all vexillologists to participate.
Platoff explaining the
purpose of an index
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