In 1968, Canada (a province of Great Britian) changed their flag from the old "Union Jack" to the beautiful Maple Leaf of today.
The design was wonderful, it pleased the British (the red end stripes) plus it gave the French and others who wanted to rid their history and start anew a new symbol - one that the world has come to know and associate with that great Nation: the maple leaf.
Even school children or sports fans know of the "Roots" maple leaf logo. Hockey fans see the flag lowered along with the US flag before each game that involves a US/Canada game.
I apologize if my facts are not totally correct, as this was not researched prior and I am going strictly by memory and decided to write this as a 'whim'. I am not a writer, let alone one who writes a 'blog' - I've only read one or two blogs. I am way too busy with volunteering, charity work, working on Native American rights, etc. to read or write blogs.
However, when I tried to log onto the Obama/Biden website, I was almost 'forced' to creat a blog, so here goes:
I have a wonderful idea for a new US flag - one that I am sure will take a long time to become considered, accepted and come to fruition, if at all.
The idea occurred to me on election night as the returns came in. It was such an exciting day and I was so inspired.
I am prompted by my amazement at being able to see the first African-American US President in history in my lifetime - never did I ever imagine to see the first woman or black president before I became elderly! Now I know that so much more is still possible.
What an exciting time and an inspiration for females and/or children of minority, etc. to know that, YES, they too can become what they want and to see their dreams come true.
I am very much devoted to the creation of a Department of Peace (as opposed to the Dept. of War/Defense) and also to the possible selection of a wonderful choice for the NY State Senate seat: Ms. Caroline Kennedy - a wonderful, fresh choice. I can't see how anyone could possibly see a downside to her being selected.
More next time on the flag design . . .
Regards,
Kateri
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