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	Massachusetts (U.S.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		The flag of the commonwealth shall consist of a white rectangular field, bearing on either side a representation of the arms of the commonwealth, except that the star shall be white.
		The flag of the governor shall conform to the design of the flag of the commonwealth, except that the field of the flag of the governor shall be triangular in shape.
		Actually, the Massachusetts Great and General Court (later called the Legislature) defined the State Flag for the purposes of the Militia in June 1787 as white silk upon which is the Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth on the obverse and the Coat of Arms of the U.S. on the reverse.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us-ma.html (938 words)

	Flag of Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of Massachusetts displays, on both sides, the state coat of arms centered on a white field.
		This flag included on its reverse the blue shield from the coat of arms containing only a green pine tree, which had been the design of the state naval ensign ever since the Revolutionary War.
		Massachusetts is one of only two states with its own naval ensign (the other is Maine).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Massachusetts (356 words)

	Parade of Flag Details
		The flag with the red cross of St. George on a white field was brought to this country from England.
		It was flown at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607 and at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620.
		Their flag remains in use today and consists of a white field with a brown bear on green grass, a red star, and a red border at the bottom.
	www.nscda.org /ps/flag_parade_details.html (1178 words)

	Citizens' Flag Alliance: Who We Are
		The sovereignty interest in the adoption of the flag was tied to concrete legal and historical factors which distinguished it sharply from any asserted ideology, patriotism or viewpoint.
		James Madison continued his defense of the integrity of the flag when he pronounced an act of flag defacement in the streets of an American city to be a violation of law.
		As Judge Robert Bork described this historic pronouncement: "The tearing down in Philadelphia in 1802 of the flag of the Spanish Minister 'with the most aggravating insults,' was considered actionable in the Pennsylvania courts as a violation of the law of nations." (Brief at 34, citing 4J.
	www.cfa-inc.org /about/flagamend10.htm (1197 words)

	buy state flag of Massachusetts flags, history, information, pictures
		The arms and flag of Massachusetts are among the earliest.
		Massachusetts had a state seal as early as 1629, which was redesigned in 1780.
		In 1787 the coat of arms appeared on the state's militia flag, and was joined in 1908 by another blue shield on the reverse side, however this time it contained a green pine tree.
	www.gettysburgflag.com /Massachusetts_State_Flag.php (288 words)

	Massachusetts State Flag
		Nylon offers an affordable flag that is sturdy enough for outdoor use while our polyester II state flags are made with the most durable flagmaking materials on the market today.
		Massachusetts was the 6th State admitted into the Union.
		Flag History: On a white field is a blue shield emblazoned with the image of a Native American, Massachuset.
	www.njflags.com /mastfl1.html (352 words)

	Massachusetts State Flag - About the Massachusetts State Flag, its adoption and history from NETSTATE.COM
		The 1915 flag depicted the commonwealth coat of arms on one side on a white field.
		On the other side was blue shield with a pine tree on it, a symbol of the value placed on wood by the settlers of Massachusetts.
		The silver star of the coat of arms is designated as white (instead of silver) for the flag and represents Massachusetts as one of the thirteen original colonies of the United States.
	www.netstate.com /states/symb/flags/ma_flag.htm (445 words)

	CIS: State Symbols
		The shield's shape is called "Plantagenet"; the Native American model used was of the Algonquin nation; the arrow points downward to indicate that the Indian is peaceful; and the star indicates that Massachusetts was one of the original thirteen states; it was sixth.
		The State Flag is white, bearing on both sides a representation of the coat of arms like the state seal (except that the five-pointed star is white instead of silver).
		The schoolchildren of Massachusetts petitioned for the Corn Muffin, a staple of New England cooking, and the Legislature made it official in 1986.
	www.state.ma.us /sec/cis/cismaf/mf1a.htm (2416 words)

	Massachusetts State Flag - Massachusetts Flag - State of Massachusetts Flag
		The state flag, adopted in 1971, bears a shield with the figure of an Indian.
		Massachusetts is the sixth smallest state of the United States, but it stands among the leaders in many fields.
		Massachusetts ranks third among the most densely populated states, behind New Jersey and Rhode Island.
	www.grpflags.com /state_flags/massachusetts.htm (214 words)

	American Flag Blog » Massachusetts Flag Under Attack
		The Massachusetts flag depicts a Native American holding a bow at his right side and an arrow at his left.
		In 1780, when Massachusetts Governor and signer of the Declaration of Independence, John Hancock approved the seal, we were in the throes of the Revolutionary War.
		Without researching it further, I really don’t want to venture a guess at why a Native American appears as the central figure on the Massachusetts flag at a time when the people of that state were fully engaged in the desperate fight with the British.
	www.flagstuff.com /blog/2005/10/25/massachusetts-flag-under-attack (363 words)

	American Flag - World Flags 101 - Massachusetts Flags
		The flag of Massachusetts consists of a white base with the state seal in the center.
		The flag was adopted on Nov. 1, 1971.
		Massachusetts is the sixth state of the union, gaining statehood on Feb. 6, 1788.
	www.worldflags101.com /united-states/massachusetts.aspx (258 words)

	Diver Down Flag - Massachusetts Boating Safety Handbook
		This flag must be displayed on a vessel or surface float and must extend a minimum distance of three feet from the surface of the water.
		This flag indicates that a vessel is involved in a diving activity.
		The Alfa flag may be displayed in addition to the divers flag, but does not replace the divers flag.
	www.boat-ed.com /ma/handbook/flags.htm (209 words)

	Massachusetts Flags
		All flags are finished with heavy-duty, no-shrink white header material for strength.
		These nylon flags, suitable for indoor or parade use, are the same as our nylon flags above, but with a polesleeve.
		These nylon flags, suitable for indoor or parade use, are the same as our nylon flags above, but with a polesleeve and 2" decorative fringe.
	www.usflagmfg.com /index.php?page_id=flags_states_massachusetts (180 words)

	Massachusetts State Flag
		We stock the Massachusetts State flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
		Massachusetts state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick.
		The Massachusetts flag lapel pin is a great way to show your support for your state.
	www.united-states-flag.com /state-massachusetts.html (510 words)

	Taunton, Massachusetts (U.S.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		The Taunton Flag as flown today has the ratio of 2:3 and the inscription is white.
		At least one scholar has speculated as to whether the words were inscribed on the flag or on the pole.
		The City of Taunton officially adopted this flag in 1974 (in conjunction with the bicentennial of the original flag-raising on October 21, 1774).
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us-matau.html (189 words)

	The Flag of New England Page
		Massachusetts Bay Colony was the scene of "The Great Migration" wherein thousands of religious dissenters came over to the New World to make a new life for themselves in the company of "saints" and other Puritans.
		This flag, minus the motto, was confirmed in 1971 as the Maritime Flag of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; a variant with the addition of a blue anchor, the State name and motto was adopted by the State of Maine in 1939 as that State's Maritime Flag.
		One thing to note; there is a flag being touted as "THE Flag of New England" that is blue with the cross and tree in the canton and six stars in a circle in the fly.
	www.midcoast.com /~martucci/flags/NEFlag.html (1365 words)

	Massachusetts State Flag
		Massachusetts ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1788 as the sixth State.
		The Massachusetts state flag was adopted in 1908, and modified in 1971.
		Massachusetts state flags, flag decals, and Massachusetts state deal decals are available from FlagLine.com.
	www.foundingfathers.info /state-flags/Massachusetts-flag.html (125 words)

	These United States - Massachusetts
		The state flag of Massachusetts bears a blue and gold representation of the state coat of arms surrounded by a field of white.
		Prior to 1971, the state flag depicted the coat of arms on only one side, with a pine tree on the other.
		Above the man's right shoulder is a white, five-pointed star, signifying Massachusetts' status as one of the original thirteen colonies.
	www.theseunitedstates.com /flags/massachusettsf.html (212 words)

	Become.com - Shop results for massachusetts state flag
		The Massachusetts state flag embroidered patch that is attached to the hat is...
		Bear Flag and Bay State in the Civil War: The Californians of the Second...
		Massachusetts State Flag Patch State flag patches measure 3.5" x 2.25", are fully embroidered and trimmed in gold.
	www.become.com /shop?q=massachusetts+state+flag (414 words)

	Flag Etiquette (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Note that the flags should be flown from a conspicuous hoist; that on national holidays and days of special yachting significance you may fly the flags of the International Code.
		"Flag fraud" is often noticed where flag pole operators or owners have a poor working knowledge of flag etiquette and become guilty of misusing appropriate halyards and settings, some seen setting the storm warning at the truck (the burgee position) or other misrepresentations.
		It is critical that storm signal flags shall be flown from the left yardarm facing the sea while any other foreign or state ensign shall be flown from the right yard arm facing the sea.
	www.vsv.cape.com /~harharb/flags.html (250 words)

	Massachusetts: History, Geography, Population, and State Facts — FactMonster.com
		During the 19th century, Massachusetts was famous for the intellectual activity of its writers and educators and for its expanding commercial fishing, shipping, and manufacturing interests.
		Massachusetts - Massachusetts, most populous of the New England states of the NE United States.
		Massachusetts: History - History Early European Exploration and Colonization The coast of what is now Massachusetts was...
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0108225.html (346 words)

	Massachusetts: Facts, Map and State Symbols - EnchantedLearning.com
		Massachusetts' official flag was adopted in 1971 (before 1971, the Massachusetts flag had a design on both sides of the flag; the design on the back was omitted).
		Massachusetts' flag depicts a Native American carrying a bow and arrow on a blue shield (all on a white background).
		A large fl-and-white printable of the flag of Massachusetts.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/states/massachusetts (480 words)

	Massachusetts flag 12 x 18 inch
		Massachusetts state stick flag 12 x 18 inch, mounted on a 24 inch wooden stick.
		Flag is made from polyester and printed in bright colors to make an attractive flag.
		Massachusetts flag 3 x 5 feet Superknit polyester
	www.united-states-flag.com /sma1218hf.html (276 words)

	Massachusetts State Flag 3' x 5'
		This 3' x 5' Massachusetts State Flag is constructed of high quality outdoor nylon with brass grommets and is proudly made in USA.
		Flag History: Ratified the Constitution in 1788 as the sixth State; flag adopted in 1908, modified in 1971.
		Flag Sets for Parades, Armed Services Flags, UN Member Flags, Religious Flags, Flag Poles and more.
	www.epicflags.com /mastfl3x52.html (146 words)

	Massachusetts Symbols - Massachusetts state flag, Massachusetts state song, Massachusetts state bird, Massachusetts ...
		Massachusetts state flag, Massachusetts state song, Massachusetts state bird, Massachusetts state tree, we want it to be easy for you to find the Massachusetts symbols...
		The STATE FLAG is white, bearing on both sides a representation of the coat of arms (except that the five-pointed star is white instead of silver).
		All hail to Massachusetts, the land of the free and the brave!
	www.beautifulunitedstates.com /massachusetts_symbols.htm (753 words)

	Washington's Cruisers Flag (U.S.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		These heavily armed scows flew this flag, as did the floating batteries of Pennsylvania on the Delaware River, and Washington's six schooners, commissioned early in 1776.
		The flag has the inscription "AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN" in capital letters interspersed with the inscription "une appellation au ciel" in lower case letters.
		Considering the English and French inscriptions, the flag was probably used following the Franco-American alliance in the latter part of the war.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us-wacr.html (417 words)

	Massachusetts Flag and Description
		The current version of the Massachusetts flag was officially adopted is 1908, and revised in 1971.
		The white star is symbolic of Massachusetts being one of the original thirteen states.
		All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/usa/maflag.htm (265 words)

	Massachusetts \| Architects, Graphic Designers, Illustrators, Interactive Designers, Interior Designers, Web Designers \| ...
		The flag depicts a Native American carrying a bow and arrow on a blue shield (all on a white background).
		A white star on the shield represents Massachusetts, one of the original 13 states.
		Massachusetts was the 6th state in the USA; it was admitted in 1788.
	www.areaofdesign.com /directory/states/massachusetts.htm (221 words)

	Flags Over America - The Colonial Period
		The flag represents a Spain newly united under the royal houses of Aragon (the rampant lions) and Castile (the castles).
		This is the personal flag of George Calvert, the First Lord Baltimore, who visited Virginia in 1629 and liked it so much he became the proud owner of Maryland, and sent the ships Ark and Dove to settle it a few years later.
		Contrary to what many think, this isn't a revolutionary flag, but was in use a hundred years before then, as a symbol of New England in general and Massachusetts in particular.
	www.americanrevolution.org /flags.html (538 words)

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