Flags of all kinds, including historic and military flags are displayed from steel and aluminum flag poles throughout the United States. Interestingly, most U.S. state flags have interesting similarities, including the state Maine state flag, which has the coat of arms of the state displayed on a blue colored field, the latter combination being the similarity spoken of, a few sentences above.
Most country or international flags as well as good percentage of state flags have their respective colors designated by law. The Maine flag however has yet to receive regulatory specifics with regards to the colors of the coat of arms shown on the state flag. However, the blue color as used for the flag's field is specified. Interestingly, the blue shade is the same as the one used on "Old Glory."
"NAVA" is the scholarly, non-profit and volunteer organization that is committed to the pursuit of "Vexillology," the scientific study of flags. According to an analysis held by NAVA in the past, the Maine state flag is considered one of worst designed flags in the Nation. Reasons include the ones described above, the common similarities of flag details in comparison to other state flags, which includes the blue field.
The current flag was not the first flown representing the state of Maine. The original or first flag displayed a green colored pine-tree in the center portion of the flag. It also showed a blue colored star, representing the North Star. This flag was officially adopted back in 1909.
Most of those people claiming to have American ancestry are interestingly and actually of English descent. The state is also second (to New Hampshire) in the % of French Americans among states. Maine also has the largest percentage of non-Hispanic whites of any state in the nation and the highest % of current French speakers.
Most country or international flags as well as good percentage of state flags have their respective colors designated by law. The Maine flag however has yet to receive regulatory specifics with regards to the colors of the coat of arms shown on the state flag. However, the blue color as used for the flag's field is specified. Interestingly, the blue shade is the same as the one used on "Old Glory."
"NAVA" is the scholarly, non-profit and volunteer organization that is committed to the pursuit of "Vexillology," the scientific study of flags. According to an analysis held by NAVA in the past, the Maine state flag is considered one of worst designed flags in the Nation. Reasons include the ones described above, the common similarities of flag details in comparison to other state flags, which includes the blue field.
The current flag was not the first flown representing the state of Maine. The original or first flag displayed a green colored pine-tree in the center portion of the flag. It also showed a blue colored star, representing the North Star. This flag was officially adopted back in 1909.
Most of those people claiming to have American ancestry are interestingly and actually of English descent. The state is also second (to New Hampshire) in the % of French Americans among states. Maine also has the largest percentage of non-Hispanic whites of any state in the nation and the highest % of current French speakers.
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