This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website The Military College of South Carolina, CharlestonLast modified: 2021-07-17 by rick wyatt Show Big Red
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Official flag of The CitadelThe official flag of The Citadel is the one carried by the color guard of the Corps of Cadets. It is
a variant of the SC state flag--a slightly different representation of the palmetto tree--with the inscription "THE CITADEL" in an arc of white letters above the tree and "SOUTH CAROLINA CORPS OF CADETS" in an arc below the tree. The battalions of the corps of cadets have similar flags, but white on red, resembling the "Big Red" design. See them at
pao.citadel.edu/files/Image/sy07-08/homepage/r20071101__citadel_00265629.jpg. Sealimage located by Paul Bassinson, 19 November 2017 Source: diplomaclassics.com Big RedThe red flag with the palmetto and crescent has since been considered an unofficial flag of The Citadel. It is affectionately known as "Big Red", and stickers seen are probably on vehicles belonging to Citadel cadets or their families. "Knob Knowledge," the fourth-classman's handbook says: FLAG--BIG RED More at
https://www.citadel.edu/root/citadel-traditions/knob-knowledge Information can be found in a book by Milby Burton entitled the Siege of Charleston. When the Cadets of the Citadel fired the warning shot across the bow of the Union ship Star of the West, they were serving under a red South Carolina State Flag. This flag was given to them by the daughters of the owner of Morris Island in Charleston Harbor. The Cadets occupied Fort Morris on Morris Island and flew the red flag given to them by the daughters. In recent times the flag has made a comeback due to Confederate Battle flag not being allowed to fly over campus. Of added interest and also covered in Burtons book, it is interesting to know that at the time of the firing on the Star of the West the South Carolina state flag could be any color as long as it had the correct symbols. At the
time the flag over Ft. Moultrie was green, and of course the red over Ft. Morris. Some time after this it was decided that the official flag would be the blue one we have today. Civil War Use of "Big Red""Big Red" was not the flag raised over Fort Sumter. It was flown over a seacoast battery in early 1861 manned by Cadets from the South Carolina Military Institute, better known as The Citadel. In early 1861, after South Carolina seceded from the United States, her military forces took possession of all military installations around Charleston harbor, except Fort Sumter. One of the smaller installations, or batteries, was manned by cadets from the South Carolina Military Institute (known as "The Citadel"). The flag flown over the battery manned by the Citadel cadets
was a red field with the palmetto and crescent. These cadets had the distinction of having actually fired the first shots in what was to become the war. They fired warning shots at the steamer "Star of the West", which had been dispatched by U.S. President Buchanan to supply the garrison at Fort Sumter. The "Star of the West" turned back, avoided the opening of hostilities at that point in time. I thought you might be interested in a
fascinating development concerning this flag. Many alumni feel that a flag recently spotted in Iowa is the original, one and only Big Red. See: www.iowaflags.org/gallery/confederate.htm. It was captured in April 1865 at Mobile by the 20th Iowa. The only South Carolina unit involved was an Artillery unit commanded by a Citadel grad and included three brothers of Cadet Moses - a
member of the Morris Island battery that fired on The Star of The West. As a follow-up on my notes from March about the discovery of what is believed to be the original Big Red in Iowa I find the following in the draft minutes of the Citadel Alumni Association (CAA) Fall Board Meeting , Saturday, Sept 8, 2007: Concluding his presentation, General Tant explained that the Iowa Historical Museum would loan the flag to The Citadel and that permanent acquisition would have to be approved by the Iowa State Senate. Glen S. Baldwin, '70, a member of The Citadel Historical Council, offered additional comments and supported action to secure the loan of the flag. He noted that the insurance required by the Historical Society loan application is most likely already in place for The Citadel's Museum. Hiram Hutchison, '57, made a motion, seconded by Mr. Croft, '64, and unanimously approved the following resolution: The CAA will recommend to the President of the college that The Citadel Archives and Museum submit, on behalf of The Citadel, the application for loan of the Red Palmetto Flag in the Iowa State Historical Museum in order to bring the flag to The Citadel for continued historical research. The CAA also will support related costs of transfer and insurance requirements. In addition, Col. Edward B. Carter, '66, suggested that the Historical Committee determine the cost of DNA testing on the flag." Burnam Taylor Supporters flagimage located by Paul Bassinson, 31 January 2020 Source What flag is red and blue with a palm tree?Haiti Flag. Flag Description: two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a centered white rectangle bearing the coat of arms, which contains a palm tree flanked by flags and two cannons above a scroll bearing the motto L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Union Makes Strength).
What flag is blue with a palm tree?The flag of South Carolina is a symbol of the U.S. state of South Carolina consisting of a blue field with a white palmetto tree and white crescent. Roots of this design have existed in some form since 1775, being based on one of the first Revolutionary War flags.
Why is the Haitian flag blue and red?According to local history, blue represented Haiti's African residents while the red represented those of mixed European and African descent. However, other accounts say that Dessalines chose the colors based on the Vodun religion and that he happened to be in a Vodun temple in Merote when he created the flag.
What does the Haitian flag symbolize?The country's coat of arms, which is placed in the flag's center, depicts a trophy of weapons ready to defend the people's freedom, and a royal palm, a symbolic representation of Haiti's political independence.
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