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Labeled diagram of a flag on a pole, identifying parts such as finial, truck, flagstaff, halyard, hoist, canton, field or ground, fly, fly end, and fringe.

flag of Vatican City

Medieval illuminated manuscript detail showing crusaders boarding a ship with banners displaying the Papal arms and those of the Holy Roman Emperor, England, France, and Sicily.

Black Jolly Roger flag with a white skull and crossbones symbol, flying on a pole against a clear sky.

Union Jack flag

flag of San Marino

flag of the Netherlands

flag of Lesotho

The video thumbnail image shows the existing Maine state flag, a blue background with the state seal, potentially being replaced by a new design, a tan background with a star and pine tree.

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Key People

Betsy Ross

American seamstress