Monday 7 March 2016

Delaware Flag History

By Emma Rose


As the many state and local slogans proclaim, America started here in Delaware. The area is indeed very rich in history, much of which has been preserved for us to enjoy today. Trace the steps of our founding fathers in historic Philadelphia.

August 28, 1609-The Spanish and Portuguese are believed to have made explorations of the Delaware coastline in the early sixteenth century (as early as 1526!). However, Henry Hudson-an English navigator under the employ of the Dutch East India Trading Company is credited with the discovery of what would become known as the Delaware River and the Delaware Bay.

Just like all the states of the Union, the state of Delaware is blessed with an eye-catching and symbolic Delaware Flag. The Delaware Flag was adopted officially on 4th July 1913.

This insignia bears the photos of a boat, corn, wheat and a bull. There is a trooper holding a rifle and a rancher holding a tool. Underneath it is a white strip, which peruses freedom and independence. Underneath it is the engraving December 7, 1787, the date when Delaware turned into the first state to confirm to the Constitution of US. The shades used on the banner must be precisely the ones said by the law.

As described by the original commission members who designed the flag, the tones of colonial blue and buff are representations of the ones present in General George Washington's uniform. On the shield of the Delaware Flag, the ship represents the state's rich commerce, the ox, corn, wheat and farmers represent farming and cattle ranching. The soldier on the Delaware Flag pays homage to the Revolutionary War Soldiers.

The central images within the diamond represent the state's economy and history. Farming is honored by the farmer holding his hoe. The importance of animals is represented by the existence of ox. The contributions of citizens who bore arms to defend the rights of all Delaware's population is evident in the musket-toting militiaman. Shipping, shipbuilding, and water-based commerce are also honored. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Delaware Flag for the future.




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