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NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Flag of Wyoming   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) The flag of Kansas is the flag flown from a pole or mast, usually for purposes of Kansas identification. The flag of North Carolina is defined by law as follows That the flag of North Carolina shall consist of a blue union, containing in the center thereof a white star with the letter N in gilt on the left and the letter C in gilt on the right of... The flag of South Carolina The flag of South Carolina was originally designed in 1775 for use by South Carolina, USA, troops during the American Revolutionary War and borrowed the blue from the militias uniforms and a crescent from the emblem on their caps. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Flag_of_Wyoming   (1147 words)

south carolina flag and description and south carolina seal In 1775, South Carolina's Revolutionary Council of Safety requested that Colonel William Moultrie design a flag for use by the troops. That flag was worn on the caps of soldiers during the Revolutionary War. South Carolina's state flag was officially adopted in 1861. www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/usa/scflag.htm   (235 words)

Flag of South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The blue of the flag was borrowed from the militia's uniforms and the crescent from the emblem on their caps. However, elements that compose the current flag were seen in as far back as 1765, in a banner used by South Carolina protesters of the Stamp Act. South Carolina's flag was ranked as the 10th best flag in North America by the North American Vexillological Association in 2001. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_South_Carolina   (333 words)

[No title] South Carolina needed a national flag after it seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860. By statute the flag shall be displayed "upon the inside of every public school building in this State so that all school children shall be instructed in proper respect for the flag," and daily except in rainy weather, from a staff upon the State House and from a staff upon each County Courthouse. The State Flag is also to be displayed in accordance with rules set by the State Superintendent of Education, on the grounds of educational institutions supported in whole or part, by funds derived from the State. www.scstatehouse.net /studentpage/flag.htm   (288 words)

Another South Carolina Flag Flap Our new flag flap, I should say "flags flap," concerns complaints from the Gullahs, who were among the first African slaves to be brought to the South Carolina Lowcountry. Needless to say, the Confederate flag may no longer be publicly displayed in the City, although Beaufort was once an integral part of the Old Confederacy. Let me translate: The problem with the Flags Over Beaufort Festival is that it only provides an opportunity for people to celebrate together and have a good time but it does not encourage them to confront the Lowcountry’s legacy of slavery or its pockets of racism. www.lewrockwell.com /jarvis/jarvis18.html   (745 words)

South Carolina Flags   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) 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_southcarolina   (180 words)

South Carolina Secession Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) When South Carolina seceded, this flag flew over the customs house in Charleston and then in various cities around the state as a symbol of secession itself. This flag was NOT the national flag of an independent South Carolina. The crescent, a South Carolina symbol since revolutionary times, is upside down which is said to be a sign of distress. www.flagguys.com /seceshflag.html   (127 words)

Facts abouth South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Here are some facts about South Carolina along with illustrations of symbols of the Palmetto State. The State Tree: The palmetto, South Carolina's state tree, grows in coastal areas of North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The State Flag: The white silhouette of the crescent moon and palmetto tree stand in sharp contrast to the midnight blue background. www.state.sc.us /scdah/p_facts.htm   (416 words)

Flag of South Carolina - Definition, explanation The Flag of South Carolina was originally designed in 1775 for use by South Carolina, USA, troops during the American Revolutionary War and borrowed the blue from the militia's uniforms and a crecent from the emblem on their caps. The current version was adopted on 28 January 1861 as the "national" flag of the newly seceded state. The flag remained the official state flag after the end of the American Civil War. www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/f/fl/flag_of_south_carolina.php   (257 words)

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South Carolina Flag Printout - EnchantedLearning.com The state flag of South Carolina was officially adopted in 1861. When South Carolina seceded from the Union, the palmetto tree was added to the flag. South Carolina was the 8th state in the USA; it became a state in 1788. www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/flags/southcarolina/southcarolinaflag.shtml   (258 words)

Welcome to the South Carolina Network! An on-line network to South Carolina South Carolina is the region between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Coast which was inhabited by the Cherokee, Catawba, and Yamasee peoples when white immigrates began settling the area in the 16th century. South Carolina played a prominent role in both the First American Revolution—200 battles and skirmishes were fought in the state—and the Second American Revolution, or Battle between the States. In the latter, South Carolina was the first state to secede. ra2.biz /sc/network.htm   (217 words)

South Carolina Outdoor Flags and Kits This single reverse flag is dyed and finished with strong canvas headings and brass grommets. The flag of South Carolina is based on what is traditionally the first American flag displayed in the Southern States during the War of Independence. The Moultrie Flag, blue with a white crescent moon in the upper hoist; the white palm-tree was added when the State seceded at the beginning of the Civil War. www.flagandbanner.com /fab/productpage.asp?id=SSC46   (331 words)

South Carolina Flag The story goes that during 1776, during the war of Independence, Fort Moultrie (made from palmetto wood) on Sullivans Island successfully fended off a determined attack by the British (in oak ships). The state seal (not on flag) shows a palmetto growing out of a rotten oak. The crescent also goes back to the War of Independence when South Carolina soldiers proudly wore a crescent with he motto "Liberty or Death". www.ultimateflags.com /states/southcarolina.htm   (88 words)

South Carolina tourism official site - South Carolina vacations South Carolina is not just one of the original American Colonies with a rich history and culture shaped by European, African and Caribbean influences. South Carolina Golf has a new and improved course finder, a list of golf schools, and a fun trivia game. South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. www.discoversouthcarolina.com   (466 words)

South Carolina state flags, South Carolina state flag, SC, state flags, state flag Colonel William Moultrie designed this flag for South Carolina's soldiers to carry during the Revolutionary War. The blue matches their uniforms, and the silver crescent is the same that the soldiers wore on their caps. The tree was added to the flag to commemorate the British attack on a log fort in Charleston Harbor. www.flag-works.com /South_Carolina_State_Flag.htm   (169 words)

South Carolina Legislature Online Here, you are given the tools and links to find your representative, a short biography of them and contact information for all of South Carolina's 124 Representatives. I encourage you to visit often to stay informed and play your part in shaping South Carolina's government. The South Carolina House of Representatives consists of 124 members elected November 7, 2006, to serve until Monday after the General Election in November of 2008. www.scstatehouse.net /html-pages/house2.html   (294 words)

[No title] The Confederate Flag, also known as the "Confederate Battle Flag," is a symbol of racism and segregation, and The Confederate Flag represents ideas offensive to the principles of equality and integration that San Jose State University stands for as an institution. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Statewide Academic Senate, Governors and State Legislatures of Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina, and to the National NAACP. www.sjsu.edu /senate/ss-s00-1.htm   (288 words)

Buy - South Carolina Flag (SC Flag) Acid Dyed South Carolina State Flag, made here in the U.S.A. These are lustrous Solarmax Nylon (formerly DuPont) flags finished with canvas heading and brass grommets. The South Carolina State flags are available to fit all your flag-flying requirements. South Carolina State Flags are also available with the US flag in 2-flag sets. www.allstateflags.com /south-carolina-flag.phtml?br=sc   (378 words)

The US50 - Official State Flag of South Carolina Depicted above is the state flag of South Carolina. The flag of the state of South Carolina is a symbol of the authority and sovereignty of the state and is a valuable asset of its people. The South Carolina flag is flown over all state buildings just below the country flag of the United States of America. www.theus50.com /southcarolina/flag.php   (82 words)

South Carolina State Symbols, Emblems, Flag and Seal - The United States of America South Carolina State Symbols, Emblems, Flag and Seal - The United States of America South Carolina Hall of Fame, Myrtle Beach Convention Center This is the best book we could find about the official state names and nicknames, mottoes, seals, flags, capitols, flowers, trees, birds, songs, and miscellaneous designations of each state. www.netstate.com /states/symb/sc_symb.htm   (168 words)

South-Carolina flag to buy South-Carolina's flag. Flagsonline.it logo will NOT be present on the real flag of South-Carolina. South Carolina state flag or Palmetto State flag /> www.flagsonline.it /asp/flag.asp/flag_south-carolina/south-carolina.html   (92 words)

South Carolina State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song South Carolina State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song Born: March 15, 1767, in Waxhaw, South Carolina Topography: Image Blue Ridge province in northwest has highest peaks; piedmont lies between the mountains and fall line; coastal plain covers two-thirds of the state. www.50states.com /scarolin.htm   (304 words)

South Carolina State Flag Asked by the Revolutionary Council of Safety in the fall of 1775 to design a flag for the use of South Carolina troops, Col. William Moultrie chose a blue which matched the color of their uniforms and a crescent which reproduced the silver emblem worn on the front of their caps. The palmetto tree was added later to represent Moultrie's heroic defense of the palmetto-log fort on Sullivan's Island against the attack of the British fleet on June 28, 1776. Copyright © 2007 Marchex, Inc., World Flag Database www.50states.com /flag/scflag.htm   (88 words)

iTypeUSA South Carolina Guides: Education, Life, Economy, and Tourism nown as "The Palmetto State" (after the tree, not the bug), South Carolina was among the states represented by the 13 original stars on the U.S. flag. Like its neighbor Georgia, South Carolina has been at the forefront of the "New South." Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Columbia have experienced considerable growth in the past decade, as well as increasing economic and cultural diversity. More good things await on the shores of Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island, which are big attractions for South Carolina tourists. southcarolina.itypeusa.com   (211 words)

South Carolina Gamecocks Apparel, University of South Carolina Merchandise, Gamecock Clothing, Gear, Shop, Store, Gifts ... South Carolina Gamecocks Garnet Infant Mascot Short John Romper South Carolina Gamecocks White USC Cocks Bar Hat Russell South Carolina Gamecocks #12 Garnet Youth Replica Football Jersey www.footballfanatics.com /COLLEGE_South_Carolina_Gamecocks   (158 words)

South Carolina Flag Etched and Die Struck Enamel flag lapel pins on brass South Carolina / USA friendship flag lapel pin 1" x 1.5" flag sticker packages - 60 per pack - self adhesive www.embassyflag.com /flag_pagesstate/southcarolina.htm   (107 words)

South Carolina Flag Football North Carolina - South Carolina Screen Flag Football Rankings League, team or corporate logo's are the property of their respective owners. Flag Football * USFTL * AFTFL * United States Flag Football League * United States Flag Touch Football League * American Flag Touch Football League * PFFL * Pro Flag Football * Professional Flag Football League * Pro Flag www.flagfootball.org /SouthCarolina.htm   (82 words)

Image:Flag of South Carolina.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This is a file from the Wikimedia Commons. This image is a U.S. state, federal district, or insular area flag. Talk:List of famous people from Charleston, South Carolina en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Image:Flag_of_South_Carolina.svg   (201 words)

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