Today, the flag of Maine flies in celebration of the state’s admission to the Union as the 23rd state on March 15, 1820. The flag of Connecticut flies in celebration of my brother in law Jamie’s birthday.
Adopted in 1909 to honor Civil War veterans, the state’s flag is modeled after flags used by Maine’s units in the Civil War. The design is defined in Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1 § 206 as follows, “The flag to be known as the official flag of the State shall be of blue, of the same color as the blue field in the flag of the United States, and of the following dimensions and designs; to wit, the length or height of the staff to be 9 feet, including brass spearhead and ferrule; the fly of said flag to be 5 feet 6 inches, and to be 4 feet 4 inches on the staff; in the center of the flag there shall be embroidered in silk on both sides of the flag the coat of arms of the State, in proportionate size; the edges to be trimmed with knotted fringe of yellow silk, 2 1/2 inches wide; a cord, with tassels, to be attached to the staff at the spearhead, to be 8 feet 6 inches long and composed of white and blue silk strands. A flag made in accordance with the description given in this section shall be kept in the office of the Adjutant General as a model.”
Maine held a referendum in 2024 to change its flag to the Pine Tree Flag, which was a 1901 design used by the state. Voters chose to stay with the current flag by 55% to 45%.
The flag of Connecticut flies to celebrate the birthday of my brother in law, Jamie. He’s a great partner to my sister, a great father, an excellent chef, and a nice guy! Happy Birthday Jamie!
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