Changes: Florida

Revision as of 14:33, 20 January 2013

The flag of Florida consists of a red saltire, St. Andrew's Cross, on a white background, with the state seal superimposed on the center. The design was approved by a popular referendum in 1900. The current design has been in use since 1985, after the state seal was graphically improved and officially sanctioned for use by state officials.

While both the modern Alabama and Florida state flags may have some historical tribute to Spanish rule in their design - both were definitely patterned after the battle flags of the Army of Northern Virginia (ANV)- under which the bulk of the troops from both states fought.

Both of these flags have documentation stating the influence of the ANV battle flags in their design - particularly the flag of Alabama - which was created under the administration of Governor William Oates. Oates was a former regimental commander in the ANV. He is most famous for leading the confederate assault on Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg. [Text from http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us-fl.html#reddiagcross]

Historical Flags

Shown below are various flags that have flown over what is now Florida.

Proposals for a New Flag of Florida

Shown below are various

designs that have been proposed for a new flag of Florida

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 FL Flag Proposal unholy mistress.png|FL Flag Proposal "Unholy Mistress"
 FL Flag Proposal dutchie.png|FL Flag Proposal "Dutchie"
-FL Proposed Flag Sammy.JPG|FL Flag Proposal "Sammy"
 </gallery>designs that have been proposed for a new flag of Florida
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