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Topic: Flag of Vermont


  
  Vermont (U.S.)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The flag of the state shall be blue with the coat of arms of the state thereon.
Vermont entered the union as the fourteenth state in 1791, but did not adopt a flag until 1 May 1804, coinciding with the admission of the seventeenth state.
The flag was to have the basic layout of the national flag with its thirteen red and white stripes and a blue canton.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us-vt.html   (1136 words)

  
 Flag of Vermont - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Flag of Vermont consists of the State Coat-of-Arms upon a field of azure.
Below the escutcheon is a red ribbon with the state name "Vermont" and the state motto "Freedom and Unity." The motto is central to the Vermont ideal of balancing personal freedom with the individual's responsibility to their community.
The current flag was adopted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont in 1923.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Vermont   (282 words)

  
 Geography - Merriam-Webster's Atlas
Vermont's first state flag, which became official in 1804, was based on a militia flag created on October 31, 1803.
In 1923 Vermont chose the current flag, which resembles half of U.S. state flags in having a state emblem in the center of a blue field.
It incorporates the 1821 Vermont coat of arms, based on the state seal; the arms show a pastoral scene with the Green Mountains in the background, a large pine tree in the foreground, wheat sheaves, and a cow.
www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?vermont   (283 words)

  
 Vermont State Symbols
Vermont's first flag was similar to the nation's except that it had 17 stripes and 17 stars, because Tennessee and Ohio had just joined the union.
The cow and wheat sheaves represent the importance of farming in Vermont.
The word "Vermont" and the state motto "Freedom and Unity" are shown on a crimson, deep purplish red color banner.
library.thinkquest.org /CR0212420/versym.htm   (557 words)

  
 Vermont Chamber of Commerce | Vermont Facts
Vermont is considered the most rural of the United States because a large percentage of its residents live in communities of less than 2,500.
Vermont is America's largest producer of maple syrup and also produces substantial crops of McIntosh apples, potatoes, eggs, honey, vegetables, Christmas trees, lumber and pulp wood, and greenhouse nursery products.
The design of the Vermont state flag is derived from a painting made for the state coat of arms.
www.vtchamber.com /about_vt/106.html   (254 words)

  
 Vermont Flag Proposal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Though the much acclaimed Green Mountain Boys were mostly Vermonters (hence the name) they were organized by the state of New Hampshire and commanded by General John Stark of New Hampshire at the famous Revolutionary War battle at Bennington.
Vermonters, however, had other plans, proclaiming themselves an independent republic.
Nearly half of all U.S. state flags (plus the Canadian province of Alberta) consist of a blue banner with the state seal or coat of arms in the middle.
makepeace.ca /vt   (362 words)

  
 United States Flags - Vermont State Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vermont was the fourteenth state to be admitted to the union, in 1791.
The first Vermont state flag was created with seventeen stripes and seventeen stars in the tradition of the U.S. Flag.
Eventually Vermonters began to desire a more unique state flag that would not be so easily confused with the flag of the United States when hanging from a pole.
www.cvsflags.com /viewImage.cfm/stateCode/VT   (352 words)

  
 Vermont Flag and Description
Vermont's current state flag was officially adopted in 1923.
Vermont's Green Mountains are pictured in the background.
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/vtflag.htm   (228 words)

  
 VERMONT STATE FLAG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This design remained the National emblem until 1818, was the flag which inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner," and is usually known as the Fort McHenry flag.+ The first distinct Vermont flag was a state militia flag created on October 31, 1803.
It was felt that a distinctive Vermont flag should be created, one that as it hung on a pole could not be confused with the United States flag.
*The first Stars and Stripes Flag known to have been used in the Revolutionary War was carried by the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont at the Battle of Bennington, August 16, 1777, and is now the most cherished possession of the Bennington Historical Museum, Bennington, Vermont.
dol.state.vt.us /www_root/000000/html/emblems/flag.htm   (214 words)

  
 These United States - Vermont Flags
It was generally felt that a unique flag design was in order as earlier state flags too closely resembled the flag of the United States.
The Vermont flag consists of the state coat of arms centered upon a field of blue.
The Vermont state motto, "Freedom and Unity," is inscribed in white lettering on a red streamer draped across the stems of the pine boughs.
www.theseunitedstates.com /flags/vermontf.html   (256 words)

  
 Vermont State Flag
We stock the Vermont 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.
Vermont state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick.
Vermont state stick flag 12 x 18 inch, mounted on a 24 inch wooden stick.
www.united-states-flag.com /state-vermont.html   (534 words)

  
 Historical Flags of the United States
This flag was flown by the defiant citizens of Gonzales in November of 1835.
The flag was hoisted to dare the troops of the Alamo de Parras Company under the command of Mexican Lieutenant Francisco CastaƱeda to repossess a cannon that had previously been given to the citizens for protection from Indian attacks.
This flag was a republic flag for one month before being replaced by the Stars and Stripes and eventually became the state flag of California.
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 buy Vermont State Flag, History, Picture, and info on Vermont State
Vermont was part of French Canada until 1760, after which it was disputed between New Hampshire, and New York.
Vermont became a state March 4,1791 after the American Revolutionary War, and it was then allowed to join the Union.
The flag was adopted on March 26, 1923.
www.gettysburgflag.com /Vermont_State_Flag.php   (230 words)

  
 Vermont 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.
Vermont was the 14th State admitted into the Union.
Flag History: The picture on a deep blue field is a scene painting.
www.njflags.com /vestfl.html   (325 words)

  
 USFlag.com : Flags : Alabama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Flags manufactured of polyester have demonstrated their durability under adverse conditions.
All flags are constructed for maximum durability as well as appearance.
Seams are double-stitched throughout, and fly hems are multi-stitched with strong nylon or polyester thread, and reinforced with bar tacks.
www.usflag.com /flags/us_state/vermont2.html   (88 words)

  
 Vermont State flags, Vermont state flag, VT, state flags, state flag
The Vermont VT flag, designed by Robert Temple, consists of a field of solid blue with the state coat of arms in the center.
On the shield is a tall pine tree, a cow, sheaves of wheat and the Green Mountains in the distance.
Before it became official, the flag was carried by Vermont soldiers in the Civil War and later wars.
www.flag-works.com /Vermont_State_Flag.htm   (229 words)

  
 Vermont: History, Geography, Population, and State Facts — FactMonster.com
Vermont's rugged, rocky terrain discourages extensive agricultural farming, but is well suited to raising fruit trees and to dairy farming.
University of Vermont - Vermont, University of, officially named the Univ. of Vermont and State Agricultural College, at...
Vermont - Vermont [Fr.,=green mountain], New England state of the NE United States.
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 Vermont State Flag - About the Vermont State Flag, its adoption and history from NETSTATE.COM
In 1794, the national Congress changed the official design of the United States Flag to include fifteen stars and fifteen stripes representative of the two new states of the union.
Tennessee and Ohio had been admitted to the union at this time and, perhaps anticipating the national Congress, Vermont's first flag was created with seventeen stripes and seventeen stars in the tradition of the U.S. Flag.
The flag carried by Vermont regiments in the Civil War, the Spanish American War and at the outbreak of World War I was a flag that displayed the Vermont State Coat of Arms on a blue field.
www.netstate.com /states/symb/flags/vt_flag.htm   (516 words)

  
 Vermont State Flag 3' x 5'
This 3' x 5' Vermont State Flag is constructed of high quality outdoor nylon with brass grommets and is proudly made in USA.
Flag History: Entered the Union in 1791 as the 14th State; flag adopted in 1923.
Flag Sets for Parades, Armed Services Flags, UN Member Flags, Religious Flags, Flag Poles and more.
www.epicflags.com /vestfl3x5.html   (138 words)

  
 Business People Vermont: Flag Shop of Vermont
The Vermont Heating and Ventilating Co. had a four-year apprenticeship program that trained Vietnam veterans to be sheet metal workers, and Boutin enrolled.
Over half of their stock flags American, United Nations (they stock all of them) and advertising come from Annin and Company in New Jersey, the oldest and biggest flag manufacturer in the world.
Even though the Boutins are considered premium dealers (they buy flags all year long, not just before holidays), they still can't fill all of their orders because their flag manufacturers can't keep up with the enormous demand.
www.vermontguides.com /2001/12-dec/flagshop.htm   (1979 words)

  
 Vermont State Flag - Nylon (8' x 12')
This 8' x 12' Vermont state flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets
Vermont State Flag - Polyester II (3' x 5')
www.njflags.com /vestflny8x12.html   (184 words)

  
 Vermont State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
Vermont State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
Vermont Travel - Access to articles, maps, photos and guides on The New York Times.
Vermont Real Estate - Free MLS search, school and community info, help for buyers and sellers.
www.50states.com /vermont.htm   (222 words)

  
 Welcome to Annin & Company
The present Vermont flag was adopted in 1919 and consists of the state seal on a blue field.
This material, developed especially for the flag industry, is engineered to resist damage from the sun's UV rays.
Miniature desk flags are available in sizes 4x6 inch and 8 x 12 inch.
www.annin.com /products/flag_us_vermont.asp   (169 words)

  
 The Vermont State Flag Source - Anthem Flag & Gift
These flags are made of Nyl-Glo 100% heavyweight nylon, specially treated to reduce sun and chemical deterioration, and are finished with strong canvas headings and large brass grommets.
This type of flag is made of Colonial Nyl-Glo, a lustrous 100% nylon taffeta, and finished with a flannel-lined pole heading with velcro tabs, and golden yellow fringe.
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 vermont flag, seal, and offical state treasures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The state flag, adopted in 1923, bares the Vermont Coat of Arms on a blue background.
The shield of Vermont depicts the Vermont landscape.
Beneath the sheild are crossed pine bows and a crimson banner with the Vermont motto--Freedom and Unity.
web.vtc.edu /Training/camp2001/witcamp4/vthistory-flag.html   (169 words)

  
 eBay - vermont state flag, Historical Memorabilia, Charms Charm Bracelets items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
VERMONT FLAG - - 3x5 ft - - - state of Vermont - - VT
Vermont State Flag Scott 1646 MNH single CV$0.25
VERMONT STATE FLAG USA America State Flag of Vermont
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 The Green Mountain Republic of Vermont
This page is dedicated to the secession of Vermont from the federalist United States.
In order to preserve Vermont's unique democratic tradion, a separation must be staged with the bloated bureaucracy of the United States.
These beliefs draw inspiration from the historic Vermont Republic and the Green mountain Boys, as well as from John McClaughry and Frank Bryan's Vermont Papers.
www.angelfire.com /vt/republicvt   (112 words)

  
 The Flag of New England Page
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.
The Jack form of the First New England Flag was used by the Town of York, Maine as their flag during the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the Town on August 5, 1902.
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)

  
 Vermont Historical Society Home Page
The Vermont Historical Society is the only institution in Vermont that collects artifacts, books, and documents that reflect the entire history of the state, every geographical area, and every chronological period.
In the VHS's latest book, author Robert McCullough tells the story of Vermont's bridges, bridge builders, and bridge preservation program, from the early 19th century to the present, beautifully illustrated with hundreds of stunning and revealing photographs.
The Vermont Historical Society has created a model of the Spaulding school building, a perfect gift for alumni, history buffs, or architectural enthusiasts.
www.vermonthistory.org   (242 words)

  
 Vermont Flag Printout - EnchantedLearning.com
Vermont's official state flag was adopted in 1923.
"VERMONT" and the state's motto, "FREEDOM AND UNITY," are written on a red ribbon under the scene.
Vermont was the 14th state in the USA; it became a state in 1791.
www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/flags/vermont/vermontflag.shtml   (163 words)

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