I used to be one of the ones that thought these flags were symbols of hate until many years ago when I was in high school I ordered one of y'all's books and started reading on the history of the Confederacy and the reason they went to war and my views have been changed ever since
And here in Texas the bonnie blue flag was called the De zavla flag around the point of the star The state name was spelled out and some people still fly it here today
I'm partial to the Gilliss flag. It's truly unique. There was only one ever made. It was flown by a man named J. P. Gilliss in California on 4 July 1861. Gilliss was coerced and attacked by a Yankee sympathizer named Biderman who stole the flag from its owner. The Van Dorn flag is cool, too. The backstory of the flag is cooler than the flag itself, though.
Good video brethren. Hope the youngins learn about our ancestors. I say the same thing when ppl call the southwrn cross of St Andrew the stars an bars.
One other southern battle flag was that of LT. General Richard Taylor's Army of the Trans-Mississippi. It looks just like General Polk's Corp flag of the Army of Tennessee except the stars are crossed in an "X" pattern like the Southern Cross instead of Polk's Christian Cross design. Polk's flag was designed as it was because he was a bishop; Taylors flag is basically a color inverted Naval Jack.
I really enjoyed your video here on the Confederate flags. I was wondering if you would do another starting off with the reverse color Trans Mississippi flag and regimental flags particularly maybe on Texas division flags? Thanks again for a great video.
I have a set of playing cards with Civil War battle flags. They had most of the ones you talked about, but Lee's headquarter flag wasn't among them. Thanks for the history.
The USA Flag Act of 1777 describes precisely the USA National Flag ... that is, the flag as used during our Revolutionary War period; and, subsequently, as more States joined the Union, redesigned appropriately. *_MY QUESTION: Does the CSA also have a "Flag Act" by which the CSA GOVT describes and precisely characterizes their National Flag? I am hoping that any such "Flag Act", just like the USA 1777 Flag Act, will describe in detail all symbology as employed in their various flags._*
Yes, so there is some truth to that but not in the way you think. The original designer said he did base it off the Scottish Saltaire but those in the Confederate government who had adopted it on their national flag recognized it as that-it reminded them of their ancestral heritage.
Political parties change over time. In those days, Southern Democrats were more associated with that of small government-Jeffersonian/ anti-federalist government. And look at the South today, which has overwhelming always been traditionally conservative-the people didn’t change, their political party did.
I know the difference is miniscule but isn't calling the first flag you showed "The Naval Jack" incorrect? Judging by the Wikipedia page at least, the Naval Jack had a thinner white border and a lighter shade of blue, the flag you're showing was the Battle Flag of the Army of Tennessee. Neither of these flags are identical to what most people today know as the "Confederate Flag", and also the Southern Cross is a name of a constellation, so the most accurate way to name this post war invention is just the "Rebel Flag".
I used to be one of the ones that thought these flags were symbols of hate until many years ago when I was in high school I ordered one of y'all's books and started reading on the history of the Confederacy and the reason they went to war and my views have been changed ever since
Congratulations on breaking away from the mainstream narrative that’s been pushed on us since 1865. Welcome.
Thanks bro... So many people need to be educated... Proud to be a Virginian!!!
Very good presentation. I would like to mention about another CSA flag that I personal like is the Kentucky orphan brigade flag
Thanks for your time and energy on this subject.
Thank you for this overview. As you mentioned, so many people confuse the "Southern Cross" and call it the "Stars and Bars".
Thanks for the video
Thank you for doing a History lesson on the Confederate Flags. People needs to review the history.
And here in Texas the bonnie blue flag was called the De zavla flag around the point of the star The state name was spelled out and some people still fly it here today
Great video. Very informative!
such a great flag all of them are great
I like the 1st and 3rd national flag a lot and have a sticker of the 3rd national flag on the windshield of my bike. it looks badass.
Thank you for a great presentation. God bless the CSA.
The CSA no longer exists and they were beaten in war. Imagine worshipping a country that only existed for four years, it’s quite laughable.
Yes, Lee was Episcopalian an a decendant of Scotlands Robert the Bruce aswell.
I'm partial to the Gilliss flag. It's truly unique. There was only one ever made. It was flown by a man named J. P. Gilliss in California on 4 July 1861. Gilliss was coerced and attacked by a Yankee sympathizer named Biderman who stole the flag from its owner. The Van Dorn flag is cool, too. The backstory of the flag is cooler than the flag itself, though.
The 🇸🇴 is also in the canton of NC flag.
The 🇸🇴 was originally the flag of west Florida Republic.
Good video brethren. Hope the youngins learn about our ancestors. I say the same thing when ppl call the southwrn cross of St Andrew the stars an bars.
Well done and very informative for viewers!
One other southern battle flag was that of LT. General Richard Taylor's Army of the Trans-Mississippi. It looks just like General Polk's Corp flag of the Army of Tennessee except the stars are crossed in an "X" pattern like the Southern Cross instead of Polk's Christian Cross design. Polk's flag was designed as it was because he was a bishop; Taylors flag is basically a color inverted Naval Jack.
I really enjoyed your video here on the Confederate flags. I was wondering if you would do another starting off with the reverse color Trans Mississippi flag and regimental flags particularly maybe on Texas division flags? Thanks again for a great video.
Sub’d!
I have a set of playing cards with Civil War battle flags. They had most of the ones you talked about, but Lee's headquarter flag wasn't among them.
Thanks for the history.
Thank you sir.
6:43 Creeks, not Cree. Two different tribes. The last is Chickasaw.
Thanks for the correction. I am not running off notes.
@@confederateshop me either.
@@confederateshop neither am I.
Chickasaw is, I believe, the 5th Civilized Tribe.
I like Hardee's flag.
The USA Flag Act of 1777 describes precisely the USA National Flag ... that is, the flag as used during our Revolutionary War period; and, subsequently, as more States joined the Union, redesigned appropriately. *_MY QUESTION: Does the CSA also have a "Flag Act" by which the CSA GOVT describes and precisely characterizes their National Flag? I am hoping that any such "Flag Act", just like the USA 1777 Flag Act, will describe in detail all symbology as employed in their various flags._*
@@johnk2452 not exactly.
I always thought the Southern Cross flag was based on the Scottish Saltaire. Any thoughts on that?
Yes, so there is some truth to that but not in the way you think. The original designer said he did base it off the Scottish Saltaire but those in the Confederate government who had adopted it on their national flag recognized it as that-it reminded them of their ancestral heritage.
The Bonnie Blue Flag: Is also the flag of Somalia.
The thumbnail is my profile.
The 3rd Mississippi was not a Choctaw regiment. What?
3rd Mississippi infantry was a Choctaw regiment-my wife’s ancestor was in it. Unless I am missing something.
@ you’re missing something. Most of them were from the Gulf Coast.
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South Were Democrats! And That Rebal Flag Is a DEMOCRAT Flag! Enjoy your Heritage Folks
Political parties change over time. In those days, Southern Democrats were more associated with that of small government-Jeffersonian/ anti-federalist government. And look at the South today, which has overwhelming always been traditionally conservative-the people didn’t change, their political party did.
I know the difference is miniscule but isn't calling the first flag you showed "The Naval Jack" incorrect?
Judging by the Wikipedia page at least, the Naval Jack had a thinner white border and a lighter shade of blue, the flag you're showing was the Battle Flag of the Army of Tennessee.
Neither of these flags are identical to what most people today know as the "Confederate Flag", and also the Southern Cross is a name of a constellation, so the most accurate way to name this post war invention is just the "Rebel Flag".
Wikipedia is often full of garbage.
@@myfreedomfirstbut it’s also, often correct; as in this case.
Yes.