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· May 24
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A short little retrospective on the Kansas flag published last week.
#Kansas #vexillology
www.kwch.com/2025/10/03/k...
#Kansas #vexillology
www.kwch.com/2025/10/03/k...
Kansas state flag is less than 100 years old, born from controversy
Patriotic groups once opposed the official banner, fearing it would replace Old Glory.
www.kwch.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A short little retrospective on the Kansas flag published last week.
#Kansas #vexillology
www.kwch.com/2025/10/03/k...
#Kansas #vexillology
www.kwch.com/2025/10/03/k...
The Golden Wattle is Australia's floral emblem - should it be the centrepiece of a new Australian flag? 🇦🇺
#Australia #vexillology
thediplomat.com/2025/09/does...
#Australia #vexillology
thediplomat.com/2025/09/does...
Does Australia Need a New Flag? The Case for the Golden Wattle
Australia has a compelling story to tell as an independent and incredibly successful country. Yet its current flag doesn’t reflect this.
thediplomat.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Golden Wattle is Australia's floral emblem - should it be the centrepiece of a new Australian flag? 🇦🇺
#Australia #vexillology
thediplomat.com/2025/09/does...
#Australia #vexillology
thediplomat.com/2025/09/does...
Some Manchester residents are launching a campaign urging residents to fly an alternate flag symbolizing inclusion and diverse communities, aiming to counter far-right symbolism and promote unity across the city 🇬🇧 #vexillology #Manchester
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
A new campaign wants you to raise an alternate flag to celebrate 'the richness of cultures' in the UK
A new campaign wants the public to raise its alternate flag of inclusion and celebration of diverse communities to counteract the far-right.
www.thecanary.co
September 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Some Manchester residents are launching a campaign urging residents to fly an alternate flag symbolizing inclusion and diverse communities, aiming to counter far-right symbolism and promote unity across the city 🇬🇧 #vexillology #Manchester
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
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El diseño de la bandera inferior izquierda, que se supone que es la flor oficial de Massachusetts (mayflower, Epigaea repens) es prácticamente un calco del emblema heráldico japonés kikyō (campanilla china, Platycodon grandiflorus): irohakamon.com/kamon/kikyou...
August 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
El diseño de la bandera inferior izquierda, que se supone que es la flor oficial de Massachusetts (mayflower, Epigaea repens) es prácticamente un calco del emblema heráldico japonés kikyō (campanilla china, Platycodon grandiflorus): irohakamon.com/kamon/kikyou...
Some historical flags of Armenia are featured in this recent article, including this flag - possibly of the (Armenia) 2nd Company of the (Bulgarian) Macedonian-Adrianopolitan Volunteer Corps. #Armenia #Bulgaria #vexillology #flag
armenianweekly.com/2025/08/29/v...
armenianweekly.com/2025/08/29/v...
August 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Some historical flags of Armenia are featured in this recent article, including this flag - possibly of the (Armenia) 2nd Company of the (Bulgarian) Macedonian-Adrianopolitan Volunteer Corps. #Armenia #Bulgaria #vexillology #flag
armenianweekly.com/2025/08/29/v...
armenianweekly.com/2025/08/29/v...
NAVA's Ted Kaye also reviews some Massachusetts state flag proposals. #NAVA #Massachusetts #flag #vexillology
www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
What are the best ideas for replacing Massachusetts' flag? We asked a flag expert
After soliciting over 1,000 submissions from residents this year, the state’s Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory Commission will announce its finalists on Thursday. Ted Kaye, who wrote a book on what makes...
www.wbur.org
August 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
NAVA's Ted Kaye also reviews some Massachusetts state flag proposals. #NAVA #Massachusetts #flag #vexillology
www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/08...
NAVA's Ted Keyes rates Overland Park's new flag: "It makes a great business card." #OverlandPark #Kansas #NAVA #vexillology #flag
www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
Is Overland Park's new city flag good? We asked an expert vexillologist to review it
The city flag of Overland Park has long been considered among the worst in the nation. A new flag set to be adopted next month, with its tree motif and green and white color palette, is much more effe...
www.kcur.org
August 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
NAVA's Ted Keyes rates Overland Park's new flag: "It makes a great business card." #OverlandPark #Kansas #NAVA #vexillology #flag
www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
www.kcur.org/podcast/up-t...
Boston Globe piece on some rejected Massachusetts flag #Massachusetts #vexillology #flag
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/24/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/24/m...
From roast beef sandwiches to rainbow boas, the Massachusetts flag submissions that didn’t make it - The Boston Globe
A state panel has whittled over 1000 submissions to 23 seals, 48 flags and 32 mottos. Three finalists are due to be chosen Thursday.
www.bostonglobe.com
August 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Boston Globe piece on some rejected Massachusetts flag #Massachusetts #vexillology #flag
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/24/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/24/m...
Some obscure flags of indigenous tribes in Taiwan from a recent exhibition. Flag of the Tdlu (豐里部落). (1/4)
August 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Some obscure flags of indigenous tribes in Taiwan from a recent exhibition. Flag of the Tdlu (豐里部落). (1/4)
Vermont's public broadcaster talks about the history of their state flag - and if they need a new one. #Vermont #vexillology #flag
ttps://www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/brave-little-state/2025-07-10/other-states-are-redesigning-their-flags-is-it-vermonts-turn
ttps://www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/brave-little-state/2025-07-10/other-states-are-redesigning-their-flags-is-it-vermonts-turn
Other states are redesigning their flags. Is it Vermont's turn?
The Vermont state flag defies almost every rule of good flag design.
www.vermontpublic.org
July 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Vermont's public broadcaster talks about the history of their state flag - and if they need a new one. #Vermont #vexillology #flag
ttps://www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/brave-little-state/2025-07-10/other-states-are-redesigning-their-flags-is-it-vermonts-turn
ttps://www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/brave-little-state/2025-07-10/other-states-are-redesigning-their-flags-is-it-vermonts-turn
Which way should the bison face on the Wyoming state flag? 🦬Turns out, nobody really knows. #Wyoming #vexillology #flag
cowboystatedaily.com/2025/07/04/d...
cowboystatedaily.com/2025/07/04/d...
There’s No Official Design For The Bison On The Wyoming State Flag
State statutes spell out many details about the Wyoming flag: colors, sizing, placement of the elements. But not for the large bison that dominates it.…
cowboystatedaily.com
July 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Which way should the bison face on the Wyoming state flag? 🦬Turns out, nobody really knows. #Wyoming #vexillology #flag
cowboystatedaily.com/2025/07/04/d...
cowboystatedaily.com/2025/07/04/d...
Minnesota's new state flag is so divisive that some communities, such as Detroit Lakes, opted not to fly either the new or the old flag for July 4th. #Minnesota #vexillology #flag
www.startribune.com/not-a-greate...
www.startribune.com/not-a-greate...
Some communities won’t fly new state flag: ‘It’s not a greater Minnesota flag’
Detroit Lakes, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes and Babbitt are some of the rural communities opposed to the redesigned state flag.
www.startribune.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Minnesota's new state flag is so divisive that some communities, such as Detroit Lakes, opted not to fly either the new or the old flag for July 4th. #Minnesota #vexillology #flag
www.startribune.com/not-a-greate...
www.startribune.com/not-a-greate...
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🇪🇺 On 29 June 1985, European leaders chose a symbol that would stand the test of time.
Twelve golden stars in a circle.
A powerful symbol of who we are and what we stand for: unity and peace, democracy and solidarity.
Today, we celebrate 40 years of our common flag.
Twelve golden stars in a circle.
A powerful symbol of who we are and what we stand for: unity and peace, democracy and solidarity.
Today, we celebrate 40 years of our common flag.
June 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🇪🇺 On 29 June 1985, European leaders chose a symbol that would stand the test of time.
Twelve golden stars in a circle.
A powerful symbol of who we are and what we stand for: unity and peace, democracy and solidarity.
Today, we celebrate 40 years of our common flag.
Twelve golden stars in a circle.
A powerful symbol of who we are and what we stand for: unity and peace, democracy and solidarity.
Today, we celebrate 40 years of our common flag.
An interview with Bradley Lockhart, who designed the #flag of #Bellingham, #Washington in 2017. #Vexillology
www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/jun/28/...
www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/jun/28/...
Bellingham flag artist believes graphic design can ‘change the course of history’ | Cascadia Daily News
Music paved the way for Bradley Lockhart's career, his work supports social justice causes
www.cascadiadaily.com
June 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
An interview with Bradley Lockhart, who designed the #flag of #Bellingham, #Washington in 2017. #Vexillology
www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/jun/28/...
www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/jun/28/...
My new video is out, this one is about the culture of protest flags in South Korea of the past couple months 🇰🇷
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9RG...
Also read the text version which is a bit more detailed, if you're interested! flagchronicle.com/2025/06/28/s...
#SouthKorea #vexillology #flag
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9RG...
Also read the text version which is a bit more detailed, if you're interested! flagchronicle.com/2025/06/28/s...
#SouthKorea #vexillology #flag
South Korea’s Wild Protest Flags
YouTube video by The Flag Chronicle
www.youtube.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My new video is out, this one is about the culture of protest flags in South Korea of the past couple months 🇰🇷
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9RG...
Also read the text version which is a bit more detailed, if you're interested! flagchronicle.com/2025/06/28/s...
#SouthKorea #vexillology #flag
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9RG...
Also read the text version which is a bit more detailed, if you're interested! flagchronicle.com/2025/06/28/s...
#SouthKorea #vexillology #flag
The folks behind the People's Flag of Cleveland is launching a public survey to get feedback on their project: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The folks behind the People's Flag of Cleveland is launching a public survey to get feedback on their project: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Vietnamese designer Hoàng Ly lit up #Hanoi on April 30 with her “Imprint of Time” collection - with áo dài designs featuring the national flag - celebrating 50 years of Vietnam’s reunification #vexillology #Vietnam
June 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Vietnamese designer Hoàng Ly lit up #Hanoi on April 30 with her “Imprint of Time” collection - with áo dài designs featuring the national flag - celebrating 50 years of Vietnam’s reunification #vexillology #Vietnam
Boise, Idaho, made the Pride Flag its official city flag to skirt state ban. The legality of that is debated in this article. 🏳️🌈 #Pride #Boise #Idaho #Vexillology www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
Is it a crime for Boise to break Idaho’s new flag law if there’s no punishment?
Laws like this one can be problematic, a lawyer said.
www.idahostatesman.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Boise, Idaho, made the Pride Flag its official city flag to skirt state ban. The legality of that is debated in this article. 🏳️🌈 #Pride #Boise #Idaho #Vexillology www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...
An article diving deep into the history of the flag of Kewanee, Illinois #Kewanee #Illinois #Vexillology #Flag kewaneevoice.com/kewanee-city...
Kewanee city flag turns 75 | Kewanee Voice
Light the candles on the cake and toot the kazoos! Bet you didn’t know that Thursday, June 5, 2025 is an important birthday in Kewanee. It was 75 years ago on this date that the city council adopted a...
kewaneevoice.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
An article diving deep into the history of the flag of Kewanee, Illinois #Kewanee #Illinois #Vexillology #Flag kewaneevoice.com/kewanee-city...
A piece by Nic Maclellan on the fight between France and the New Caledonia flag. #Vexillology #NewCaledonia #France insidestory.org.au/flag-fall/
Flag fall • Inside Story
From Australia to New Caledonia, symbols of Indigenous sovereignty are proving divisive in both predictable and unpredictable ways
insidestory.org.au
May 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A piece by Nic Maclellan on the fight between France and the New Caledonia flag. #Vexillology #NewCaledonia #France insidestory.org.au/flag-fall/