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!

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.

Dead Space Flags - 2008 Video Game

Flags in Dead Space 2008

Dead Space 2008 is a survival zombie sci-fi video game set in the future. It combines gore, alien invaders, action, horror, politics, and dives fist first into cult religious fundamentalism.

This is not a game for children. The gore factor pushes the envelope as do the cut scenes. The core fear factor resides in musical score. The result is Alien 1979 looks like mere child's play.

Military Recruitment Poster with flag
Dead Space 2008

You play as Issac Clarke, whose name pays homage to pioneering science fiction writers Issac Asimov and Arthur Clarke.

In Dead Space mankind meets up with a hostile alien demonic species that uses telepathic means to control and subjugate people in its own way, people are mere objects to a means.

Some of the scenes are psychologically disturbing.



Ship Logos of the USG Ishimura and USM Valor














Flag of the USM Valor
Dead Space 2008

South Carolina State Heritage Flags

Flag of South Carolina

The following flags are based upon a mesh of various states with the theme of South Carolina. Soon after independence South Carolina like most of the other colonies laid claim to lands west to the Mississippi River. Back then it seemed a tiny sliver of Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi was gonna' be a part of South Carolina.

At least until 1787 - during USA version 1.0 under the Articles of Confederation. After 1787 South Carolina learned to make due with her relatively small size.

So in honor of the short period from 1776 unto 1787, when SC had a western claim, I have created state history heritage flags for states that have become a forlorn twinkle in South Carolina's eyes. These flags are to be flown over the parts of the modern day states that should'a went to South Carolina, but didn't.

Georgia-South Carolina Heritage Flag
The South Carolorgia Flag

The northern crown of Georgia once belonged to South Carolina. But since all the original 13 colonies were giving up their Mississippi shore front, South Carolina had to follow suit. One for all and all for one? Or is it monkey do monkey see?





Mississippi-South Carolina Heritage Flag
The South Carolississppi Flag

Back in the 1780s, South Carolina was fixin' for an international border. Only if, if alternate forks of history were to'a of been done.

Some people even say you still hears ol' South Carolina prospector ghosts walking around the tippy top northern portion of Mississippi.



Tennessee-South Carolina Heritage Flag
The South Carolinessee Flag

Just'a wee nibbly spickle and speckle of southern Tennessee were'on track to be parts of South Carolina.







Alabama-South Carolina Flag
The South Carolabama Flag

The crescent moon and pine tree were doubled in that fancy Nancy heraldic like fashion to keep it balanced.

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Map Credit SOURCE
Kmusser, between 1782 and 1802 Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic

The Georgia Heritage Mississippi & Alabama Flags

When Georgia became a part of the United States in 1788 part of its official territory was composed of what would become Alabama and Mississippi. In honor of that time period when Georgia bordered New Spain and the Mississippi River I have created Heritage flags that combines elements of Georgia's Flag with the would be 'Daughters of Georgia.'


Mississippi Georgia Heritage Flag
The Missigeorgia Flag

The canton was made mostly blue like Georgia State flag and yellow was added since Georgia has a touch of yella' in it.

From 1788 unto 1802 the northern part of Mississippi was a part of Georgia. This is when Georgia bordered the Mississippi river, for 14 years. Georgia fought tooth an nail to hold on to her Mississippi shoreline but the federal government thought otherwise, thanks to President Jefferson.

Alabama-Georgia Heritage Flag
The Georgibama Flag

Alabama borders Georgia and was once a part of her in the same time frame from 1788 unto 1802. Here the canton of Georgia's flag is replaced with Alabama's flag.

Tennessee North Carolina Heritage Flag

Tennessee-North Carolina Heritage Flag
North Tennolina Flag

Until 1790 Tennessee was a part of North Carolina. Thusm this flag was made to honor the North Carolina Heritage of Tennessee.

The pattern is similar but both horizontal bars are red. Instead of a 'N' and 'C' there is a 'T' and 'N.'

Likewise the dates are different. They refer to the admission of Tennessee as an American State. Tennessee was the first of the 'Born Again American States.' On June 24, 1866 it was readmitted under a coincidentally North Carolina born President - Andrew Johnson. Tennessee was first admitted into the United States on June 1, 1796.

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Map Credit
Kmusser between 1782 and 1802

Wyoming Territory Flag and Heritage Flags 1868-1890

Wyoming Territorial Flag 1868-1890

Something like Back to Future, this flag was made official 101 years after the Wyoming Territory ceased to exist. Thus Wyoming is the first state to instate an official flag for a time period that had already happened!

But there is an authentic element via the seal and coat of arms which were official when Wyoming was indeed a territory.

New Brunswick-Maine Heritage Flag

New Brunswick-Maine Heritage Flag
The New Mainswick Flag

This flag is to be flown over the region in Maine or New Brunswick that was claimed and lost by Canada or the United States.

Basically it's the New Brunswick flag with a United States twist. The Royal English Lion is replaced with the Constellation of Leo the Lion. It maintains a 'Royal Lion' but in a 'new constellation' in honor of the US Flag. The water waves are changed to red and white in Yankee Tradition.

Although the 4th of July is an American Holiday, it is also a vital moment in Canadian History. This flag is appropriate since it was 100 years ago that Canada and the USA were at war with each other. But since then relations between these sibling nations is as good as it gets, relative to most of the nations of the world.

Domestically Maine and New Brunswick are like border states/provinces between the North and the South as it is in Kentucky or Maryland. But the historical division is wider between these 'brother nations ' who went their separate ways in 1776.

Flags in Harold and Kumar go to White Castle 2004

Harold and Kumar by US Flag in White Castle

In 2004 the void left by Cheech and Chong was filled up by Harold and Kumar, with the release of the movie Harold and Kumar go to White Castle.


The coincidence is that Cheech and Chong are somewhat analogous to Harold and Kumar. Cheech is a mix of Indian and Chong is mix of Asian. Likewise Harold is Asian while Kumar is Indian.

Cheech and Chong were a comedic duo of a 1/2 Asian person with a 1/2 Indian person who were both glued together by a common 1/2 Caucasian heritage. Just in case you forgot, people of Mexican identity are generally a mix of Caucasian and Native Indian. Also Chong was a 50/50 mix of Chinese and Fine Canadian White.

But Harold and Kumar are full blooded - Asian and Indian. The funny thing is that Europeans thought they were in India thus the name stuck with the aboriginals of America, however most Native Americans look more East Asian than India Indian.

To complicate matters further, the term Asian in the US is warped to signify East Asian people only. Officials and the media overlook that India, Israel, and Arabia are also a part of Asia. What this means is that New York has a higher percentage of Asians than what's normally considered Asian when you factor Middle Eastern, Israeli and India people into the ratio.

Confused? Basically you're average American Joe (Asian or not) usually considers people of only of Mongoloid features to be Asian, but Asia is bigger than that. Suffice to say that most of the people in the Torah, Bible, and Koran were Asian.

Nonetheless, Cheech and Chong were West Coast go with flow Cali-style, but Harold and Kumar are East Coast New Jersey Nutballs, like George Carlin. Finally note that, although Harold and Kumar are younger than Cheech and Chong, Harold and Kumar's ethnic family trees are much older. Mexican people have been on the planet for less than 500 years.

Announcement flag on poster
pennant in the background

There is a green and white commercial ad flag on the wall above the fire extinguisher. You can also see the livery of White Castle - which is blue and white, via the pennants. Also Neil Patrick Harris plays himself as a famous person who runs into 'regular folk.'



White Castle Pennants close up
Harold and Kumar

Kumar and Harold seen here walking in front of White Castle. The white and blue pennants are the would be livery or corporate colours of White Castle.

The John Hewson American Revolution Pine Tree Flag from 1776

An Appeal to Heaven Flag Fun

One of the Early Flags of the
American Revolution in 1776

This flag was used in the early part of the revolution by continental forces at large. Generally it represented the Northern States.








A Keebler Elf Version of the Pine Tree Flag
US Revolution meets cookies

This flag is a mash up of the US Appeal to Heaven Pine Tree flag with the Keebler Cookie Elf Tree - so familiar to people who grew up on television. Although not a pine tree per say - but hey, isn't it funny? And no, the Keebler Company does not give me money nor do I have any relations business or familial.


The Giving Tree fused with the
US Patriotic Appeal to Heaven Flag

The Giving Tree was a children's book written by Shel Silverstein in 1964. It is a touching story about giving and what it means to love. Another non-pine tree sitting in, but this is one of the most famous trees in the childhood universe. Makes you wonder will there be anymore famous trees coming up? Hopefully it'll be pine, maybe in the next 20 years. I think we are due.



The Lego Version of the
Pine Tree-Appeal to Heaven Flag


Here Legos pose as the Pine Tree US Revolution flag. So appropriate and matches very well.






The flimsy Peanuts tree fused to US Patriot Pine Tree Flag
A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965

This little poor Christmas Tree chosen by Charlie Brown back in 1965 has echoed across the imagination of American Youth. The word 'Heaven' has been switched with Linuses' favorite word when things go awry, 'Good Grief!'

An Appeal to Heaven Flag - Lego Style

An Appeal to Heaven - Lego Style

Legos are toys for the youth or adult? Here they are used to remake the American Revolutionary 'Appeal to Heaven Flag.'

I wonder why this flag does not have mas much popularity as the Gadsden Flag? Perhaps in balance to Tea Party Folk - Occupy Wall Street Folk could use this flag?

Coily the Snake Don't Hop on Me - Gadsden Flag Gone Mad!

The Coilysden Flag

Gadsden Flag Fun

The Gadsden Flag is a popular flag of protest. In contrast to the red, white, and American blue or even the Confederate flag, it is a stark contrast with a yellow background and a snake. Here is a list of some pop-art mashups with the Gadsden Flag. It reminds me of the Chinese Emperor's flag but instead of a Dragon we have a snake. And in some mythologies snakes are often thought of as 'little' dragons.


From GI Joe
The Cobradsden Flag











From Q*Bert 1982
The Q*berdsden Flag












From the Never Ending Story 1983
The Orinsden Flag











From the Harry Potter Franchise
The Slytherinsden Flag













Another Coily Flag from Q*Bert
Don't Hop On Me Coilysden Flag












The Original Gadsden Flag
the modern version













A reboot of a contemporary version from 1776
The Hewson-Gadsden Flag

Original drawing and text by John Hewson probably made in 1776.










Bhutan Version of the Gadsden Flag
the Bhutansden Flag













The Chinese version of the Gadsden Flag
The Ghungxisden Flag

Harry Potter Gadsden Flag - House of Slytherin

House of Slytherin Gadsden Flag
The house of Slytherin is one of the four divisions at Hogwarts. Its emblem is a snake. Thus it makes a good fit for a Gadsden Hogwart's Flag.

This flag is based upon the Gadsden Rattle Snake flag but with arms of Slytherin and 'TREAD' is changed to 'CAST A SPELL.'

'When Harry meets American Patriotism'



The Modern Gadsden Flag

Gadsden Flag, Rattle Snake Flag Cobra Commander Sytle from G.I. Joe

The Cobra Commander Rattle Snake Flag
Don't Tread On Me Flag - Cobra Style from GI Joe

Cobra Commander is the villain in the GI Joe cartoon/comic book universe. Its symbol was the head of cobra, about to strike, but only the head. In this case, a body has been added so it can pose as the Gadsden Flag.

The Gadsden Flag Q*Bert Style with Coily

The Q*Bert Don't Tread On Me Flag

Q*Bert was classic hit from 1982 during the age of Tron when video game arcades were in their glory. In this game you play as a what looks like a mutated echidna who changes the colours of square cubes and are chased around by a purple snake known as Coily.

The Gadsden Flag of 1776 by John Hewson

Modernized 2012 Version

The Rattlesnake Rebel flag of 1776 has become a popular icon. Here is an updated version based upon the work of John Hewson of Philadelphia. The drawing of the rattle snake is from his own had. Hewson also used a slightly different text by using 'upon' instead of 'on.' Finally the snake is facing right towards the upper fly instead - facing sinister it is would be.


Enlarged Original Print in 1776 Philadelphia
by John Hewson

This flag is an element in a larger picture from a personalized handkerchief printed circa 1776 at the request of Martha Washington when she had passed though Philadelphia.