The largest state (in the area) of the United States, Alaska was admitted to the union as the 49th state in 1959 and lies at the extreme northwest of the North American continent. Acquired by the United States in 1867, the territory was dubbed "Seward's Folly" after U.S. Secretary of State William Seward, who arranged to purchase the land from Russia.
In the end, a design by a 7th-grade student and orphan, John Bell (Benny) Benson, was chosen. His contribution to Alaska would later go on to be recognized in the form of Benson Boulevard, Benny Benson Drive, and Benny Benson Secondary School which were all named after him.
Of the 142 submissions, a panel of judges all agreed that Benny Benson’s design of eight stars of gold placed on a field of blue was the winner. In May 1927, the two houses of the territorial legislature adopted the flag design. Alaskans flew the flag for the first time on July 9, 1927.
Benny’s artful creativity was most definitely inspired by his own life’s experience and hardships, but his remarkable contribution to Alaska history also encouraged his fellow Alaska Natives, who had received citizenship and the right to vote only four years prior to Benson’s win.
The blue background represents the sky, sea, mountains and the beautiful Forget-Me-Not flowers of Alaska. Eight gold stars are then placed to represent the Big Dipper star group and the North Star. The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation, otherwise known as the Great Bear which represents strength. The biggest and brightest star farthest on the flag embodies the North Star and signifies Alaska being the most north while also looking forward to the future of the state.
There is a barrage of cheap and inferior California flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of California flag for the future.
In the end, a design by a 7th-grade student and orphan, John Bell (Benny) Benson, was chosen. His contribution to Alaska would later go on to be recognized in the form of Benson Boulevard, Benny Benson Drive, and Benny Benson Secondary School which were all named after him.
Of the 142 submissions, a panel of judges all agreed that Benny Benson’s design of eight stars of gold placed on a field of blue was the winner. In May 1927, the two houses of the territorial legislature adopted the flag design. Alaskans flew the flag for the first time on July 9, 1927.
Benny’s artful creativity was most definitely inspired by his own life’s experience and hardships, but his remarkable contribution to Alaska history also encouraged his fellow Alaska Natives, who had received citizenship and the right to vote only four years prior to Benson’s win.
The blue background represents the sky, sea, mountains and the beautiful Forget-Me-Not flowers of Alaska. Eight gold stars are then placed to represent the Big Dipper star group and the North Star. The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation, otherwise known as the Great Bear which represents strength. The biggest and brightest star farthest on the flag embodies the North Star and signifies Alaska being the most north while also looking forward to the future of the state.
There is a barrage of cheap and inferior California flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of California flag for the future.
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