Uncategorized – Page 59 – Cruesbreck Flags

July 12, 2019 – Gibraltar

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The flag of Gibraltar spans the territorial dispute over this strategic territory in southern Europe. Originally granted by royal warrant from Queen Isabella of Spain in 1502, this flag remains…

July 11, 2019 – Oregon

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Oregon's flag is the only state flag which features different designs on each side, though the flag of Massachusetts did before 1971. This unusual design usually renders it the most…

July 10, 2019 – Wyoming

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On July 10, 1890, Wyoming was admitted to the union as the 44th state. The flag of Wyoming was adopted in 1917. Flag of Wyoming

July 9, 2019 – Argentina

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The flag of Argentina is a triband, composed of three equally wide horizontal bands colored light blue and white. I purchased this flag in Ushuaia, Argentina on my way to Antarctica in 2005. Flag…

July 8, 2019 – Chile

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Today's flag represents the nation of Chile. Similar to the flag of Texas, Chile's flag pre-dates the lone star state's by 22 years. I purchased this flag on a trip…

July 7, 2019 – Switzerland

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Today, the flag of Switzerland flies in front of the house. The Swiss flag is one of two square national flags. Does anyone know the other one?

July 6, 2019 – City of San Diego

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Flying the flag of the City of San Diego today. The year 1542 was the year Cabrillo claimed the area for Spain. Flag of the City of San Diego

July 5, 2019 – Space Shuttle Discovery

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Today, I fly the flag of the best Space Shuttle Orbiter, Discovery. I saw Discovery launch on its second to last mission, STS-131, on April 5, 2010. This is the…

July 4, 2019 – Star Spangled Banner

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This Independence Day, the 243rd anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, the Star Spangled Banner hangs on Mr. Alvis's flag pole. I purchased this flag at…

July 3, 2019 – Continental Flag

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Flying the Continental Flag, also known as the Flag of New England. Being fans of Stanford University, we called this the Stanford Flag when I was a kid.