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Saturday 5 March 2016

History Of Connecticut Flag

By Josh Paterson


Connecticut derives its name from its principal river, called by the Indians Quonehtacut, and which, in their language, signified 'the long river.’ While Connecticut was first explored by the Dutch, who founded trading posts, the first permanent settlements were made by English Puritans from Massachusetts, starting in 1633. From the first, Connecticut enjoyed a great measure of political independence, proclaiming in its Fundamental Orders of 1639 a democratic principle of government based on the will of the people.

Although Connecticut was the 5th colony to sign, the Constitution of the US in 1788, even after 100 years, it did not have any state flag to call its own. A special Connecticut Flag had to be planned. This was noticed by the Anna Warner Bailey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who moved to Governor William Coffin, with their proposal. Thus, in a way, they were the designers of the Connecticut Flag. In 1895, the Governor brought in a proposal to the Connecticut General Assembly, for the Connecticut Flag for the first time. Finally, the official Connecticut Flag was adopted on 1897.

In spite of the fact that Connecticut was the fifth settlement to sign, the Constitution of the US in 1788, it didn't have any state banner to call its own. An exceptional Connecticut Flag must be arranged. This was seen by the Anna Warner Bailey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who moved to Governor William Coffin, with their proposition. Accordingly it was arranged and they were the creators of the Connecticut Flag. In 1895, the Governor acquired a proposition to the Connecticut General Assembly, for the Connecticut Flag. At last, the official Connecticut Flag was received on 1897.

The measurements and elements of the Connecticut Flag are according to the criteria chose by the Connecticut Flag Law. On a splendid purplish blue field, there is a brightening agent white shield. The state calls this the ornate outline, which is set apart by incredible bands and elaborate marks. The shield bears the photos of 3 grape vines supporting 3 groups of dim grapes. The edges of the shield are designed with gatherings of oak seeds and white oak leafs. Underneath the seal, a parted white lace with cocoa and gold fringes, bears the state motto of Connecticut.

The basic flag design in use today was first displayed at the time of the American Revolution (1775â€"83), although the background colour then was red. During the Civil War (1861â€"65) blue was the standard background shade for regimental colours, and many citizens thought of those military flags as representative of the state. Consequently, a flag with a blue background was later flown over the state capitol during sessions of the legislature. That design was the basis for a recommendation to the legislature that resulted in the adoption of the current flag in June 1897.

The Connecticut Flag is symbolic of the history of the state and bears the magnificent Arms of the State on either side. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Connecticut Flag for the future.




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