The Texas flag is the official flag of the US state of Texas. He is famous for his prominent white star who gave the flag the name he used: "Lone Star Flag". This lonely star, in turn, gave rise to the nickname of the country: "The Lone Star State." Flags, flown in homes and businesses across the state, are very popular among the Texans and treated with the utmost respect and value in Texas.
Video Flag of Texas
Flag design
The flag of the country is officially described by law as:
rectangles that: (1) have a width ratio of up to lengths of two to three; and (2) contains: (a) a single vertical line having a width equal to one-third of the length of the flag; (B) the same two horizontal lines, the upper white line, the lower red line, each having the same length as the two-thirds of the flag's length; and (C) a plain white five-pointed star: (i) is located in the center of the blue line; (ii) oriented so that one point faces upward; and (iii) the size so that the diameter of the circle passing through five star points equals three-fourths of the blue line.
Maps Flag of Texas
History and adoption
Legislation authorizing this flag was introduced at the Congress of the Republic of Texas on 28 December 1838, by Sen. William H. Wharton and adopted on 25 January 1839, as the last national flag of the Republic of Texas. "Accompanying the original Act... is a picture by Peter Krag of the national flag and seal... although in agreement and the signature of the original President Lamar is above and overturned [.]" When Texas became the 28th US state on 29 December 1845, the national flag became the flag of the country. From 1879 to 1933 there was no official state flag, although Lone Star Flag remained a de facto state flag; in adopting the revised Statute of Civil Law of 1879, the Legislature revoked all laws that did not clearly apply; since flag-related laws are not among those renewed, Texas is officially without a flag until the passage of the 1933 flag legislation.
The actual flag designer is unknown. Some claim that Dr. Charles B. Stewart is the flag designer or drawing picture used by the Third Congress when enacting a law that adopts the flag. However, Stewart's image "looks suspiciously like Peter Krag's art tracing, including the invalid President Lamar's signature." A
Color and symbolism
The exact colors of red, white, and blue for use on flags are determined by the law of Texas to be equal to the flag of the United States, which is:
Texas Flag Code gives the following symbolism on the color of the Texas flag: blue means loyalty, white for purity, and red for courage. The code also states that a single star ( lone ) "represents ALL of Texas and represents our unity as one for God, State, and State."
The idea of ​​a single red line and a single white line actually originated from the short-lived Fredonia Republic, a small country near modern Nacogdoches that broke away from Mexico in 1826 before being forcibly reintegrated. The new state was formed through an alliance between local Anglo settlers and Native American tribes and the Fredonian flag using white and red lines to symbolize the two ethnic/racial groups from which the country was formed. Although this revolt ultimately failed, it served as an inspiration to the Texas Revolution in the future.
The idea of ​​a "single star" is, in fact, an older symbol preceding the flag used to symbolize the solidarity of the Texan army in declaring independence from Mexico. The same single star is in the "Burnet Flag," which resembles the flag of a short-lived West Florida Republic. The "Lone Star" is still seen today as a symbol of the independent spirit of Texas, and spawned the official nickname of the country "The Lone Star State."
Pledge of allegiance and flag protocol
Promises of loyalty to the national flag are as follows:
The pledge was instituted by the Texas Legislature in 1933, and was originally called the "1836 Texas Flag" (which was the Burnet Flag, not the Lone Star Flag). In 1965, the error was corrected by removing the words "in 1836." In 2007, the phrase "one country under God" was added. The addition of "under God" has been opposed in court, even though an order is rejected.
Flags are required by law to be displayed on or near the main administrative building of each state agency during each state or national holiday, and on any historically important occasion, permanently on both doors of the Texas State Capitol, alone north of the door, and under the US flag on the south door, with the exception of the flag being on the halfway or if the POW/MIA flag is being flown with a US flag; where the Texas flag event will only fly in the North Door. The state law also requires that the flag of the country be flown at or near each International Port of Entrance. When displayed vertically, the blue line should be above and, from the perspective of the observer, the white line should be to the left of the red line.
Historical Flag of Texas
Flag national above Texas
Flag Pre-Revolution
The revolutionary flag
Selama era revolusi sejarah Texas, selama periode Texas Spanyol, periode Meksiko Texas, dan zaman Revolusi Texas, sejumlah besar dan berbagai bendera muncul.
Lone Star and Stripes/Ensign The First Texas Navy/War Ensign flag is widely used by Texas ground forces and navies. This flag is just a United States flag with a Lone star in the canton. This flag echoes the previous design, brought in by James Long's forces in the failed 1819 and 1821 attempts to separate Texas from Spanish control. The previous flag is exactly the same, except the canton has a red background rather than blue. There is evidence that Lone Star and Stripes were used in the battles of Goliad, Alamo, and San Jacinto, and the first Congress of the Republic of Texas held under him in 1836. Although the provisional President David Burnet issued a decision that made Lone Star and Stripes the first official flag of the Republic of Texas, has never been a legitimate national flag. It remains the Texas navy's flag to annexation, and is notorious for being "favorable to our Navy and Texan Traders" because of its resemblance to the US flag. Despite its unofficial status, the flag remains popular in the region and internationally as a symbol of Texas. The official blue and gold "Burnett" Flag, on the other hand, is little known to the Texans, and no contemporary illustrations are found except in the first 2 dollar series of the Texas Dollar. A national flag chart of 1837 printed in Philadelphia shows Lone Star and Stripes as the national flag of Texas, and Texas Senator Oliver Jones, who led the 1839 committee that approved Lone Star Flag, did not realize that Lone Star and Stripes were not official flags at the moment. Then, before the American Civil War, this flag was carried by the Floridian militia in Pensacola during the seizure of US property in the city.
The "Come and Take It Flag" was created by the people of Gonzales, displaying phrases, black spiky stars, and images of Mexican municipal cannon towns had demanded they surrender. In March 1831, Juan Gomez, a lieutenant in the Mexican Army, granted a small cannon to the San Antonio colony. It was then transported to Gonzales, Texas and later became the object of Texas pride. In a small battle known as the Battle of Gonzalez, a small band of Texans managed to fight against Mexican troops who received orders to seize their cannons. As a symbol of defiance, the Texans had made a flag containing the phrase along with the black star and the image of the cannon they had received six years earlier from Mexican officials.
The so-called "Alamo Flag" or "1824 flag" was created by replacing the Eagle at the center of the Mexican tricolor with the year "1824," referencing the 1824 Mexican Constitution, in favor of the struggling Texas. This is the first flag approved for use by rebel forces by the Texas legislature. In 1835, the provisional government of Texan approved the use of this flag for privateers who prey on Mexican trade. It is often said that the 1824 flag was flown by Texas forces at the Battle of the Alamo. However, this was never expected until 1860, long after the battle took place. Modern writers have pointed out that the presence of the 1824 flag at the time and place of battle is highly unlikely. A similar flag was flown for at least a moment by Texan Tejano troops, featuring two black stars, six pointed stars in lieu of the date. It is likely that the actual "Alamo flag" referred to by that time record is Lone Star and Stripes, which has been described as being used in earlier combat like Goliad, and is widely referred to as the "Texian flag".
The Dodson Tricolor or Dodson flag was designed and sewn by Mrs. Sarah Dodson during the Revolution. It resembles a Revolutionary French flag, but with a longer proportion and a Texan Lone Star in the canton. Stephen F. Austin was initially very worried about the obvious symbolism that he asked for the flag not to be used, but it still flew over the Texas forces at Cibolo Creek, and was probably the first Texas flag to be unfolded in San Antonio. The flag is one of two that flies over a small cabin where the Texas delegation ratifies their declaration of independence.
Flag of the Republic of Texas
The Burnet Flag was adopted by the Texan Congress on December 10, 1836. This name refers to David G. Burnet, who was the temporary president of the Republic of Texas when the flag was adopted. It consists of a blue background with a large gold star, inspired by the 1810 "Bonnie Blue Flag" of the Western Florida Republic. The Burnet Flag variant with white stars, almost identical to the Bonnie Blue Flag, is also common. Other variants display the star (of color) upside down, and/or sounded with the word TEXAS, with each letter filling one of the star gaps.
The Texas Legislature in 1839 adopted a civilian flag (also known as Flag of the Pilot) for use by registered ships of Texas. Interestingly, although it stopped being used after Texas's entry into the United States in 1845, the 1839 law was not amended, thus making Texas only one of three states (the other two being Massachusetts and Maine) to still legally have a distinctive flag for use on water.
Flag country above Texas
Flag of Texas separation, 1861
In early 1861, between the separation of Texas from the US and its access to the Confederacy, Texas flew an unofficial Texas flag, with fifteen stars, representing fifteen states. No flag images; there is only an inappropriate description. Flags may be based on the country flag or Bonnie Blue Flag.
Urban legend
It is a common urban legend that the Texas flag is the only state flag allowed to fly at the same height as the US flag. Allegedly, Texas has this right inherently (as a former independent state) or due to special terms negotiations when joining the Union (this version has been stated as fact on the PBS website). However, the legend is wrong. Neither the Joint Resolution for Texas Annexing to the United States nor the Appendix Ordinance does not contain any provision on flags. According to the United States Flag Code, every country flag can be flown at the same height as the US flag, but the US flag must be on the right (left of viewer). Consistent with the U.S. Flag Code, the Texas Flag Code specifies that the country flag must be flown under the US flag if it is at the same pole or at the same height as the US flag if at a separate pole.
Similar flag
- The Texas flag is similar to the Chilean flag, first used in 1817. However, the Chilean flag has a blue canton with white stars rather than the entire blue left side. The red underline starts under the canton. The Chilean flag precedes the Lone Star Flag by 22 years.
- As indicated above, the Rio Grande Republic flag is similar to Texas' only because there are three stars with red hoists, and black and white stripes on the side instead of a star with a blue and white hoop and red bar. Currently the flag of Laredo, Texas, the proposed capital.
- The North Carolina flag is similar to the Texas flag; The North Carolina flag has the same pattern as Texas; However, the color of the flies is reversed. In addition, the stars in the hoist are smaller and are surrounded by scrolls and letters. The Lone Star Flag precedes the current North Carolina flag by 47 years.
- The Texas flag is very similar to the "Flag of CÃÆ' Â © spedes" or "the flag of La Demajagua," one of the two flags used during the Cuban War of Independence.
Proposed Governor's flag
The current governor of Texas uses a flag consisting of the state emblem (the only star surrounded by oaks and olives) in a light blue circle, all in a dark blue field with white stars in every corner. Flags have been used since the late 1960s or early 1970s. The design has never been formally adopted by an executive order or law. Legislation was introduced to the Texas Legislature in 2007 and 2009 to adopt the 1863 civilian flag of the Republic of Texas as the official flag of the Governor of Texas. While the 2007 Bill died on the committee, the 2009 bill was passed by Parliament but died on the Senate committee. The amendment to the Texas Flag Code, signed into law in 1993, authorizes the Governor to adopt a flag of his own choosing, but this executive authority has not been implemented.
See also
- Texas State Symbol
- Six flags above Texas
- The Largest Texas Flag In The World
References
Further reading
- Gilbert, Charles (1989). Texas Flag . Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing. ISBNÃ, 0-88289-721-7.
- Kemp, L. W. (April 1956). "The Flag of the Republic of Texas". Historical Quarterly . 59 (4).
- Maberry, Robert, Jr. (2001). Texas Flag . College Station: Texas A & amp; M University Press. ISBN: 978-1-58544-151-8.
- Spanish, Jr., Charles A. (February 1992). "Flags and Seals from Texas" (PDF) . Legal Reviews of South Texas . 33 (1): 215-259.
External links
- Texas Flag Code
- Flag of Texas Independence Movement 1835-1836
- The Historical Texas Flag
- The origin of the Lone Star Flag from Texas
- "Flags and Seals from Texas" by Charles A. Spain, Jr., Legal Reviews of South Texas
- The Texas Flag of the Texas Online Handbook
- Flag of the Texas Revolution from the Texas Online Handbook
- The Stewart Myth
- Official procedure for folding the Texas flag
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