Minister Reaffirms Frederick Brownell as South African Flag Designer
JUNE 21, 2025 — South African Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has rejected…
Minister Reaffirms Frederick Brownell as South African Flag Designer
JUNE 21, 2025 — South African Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has rejected claims by Eastern Cape artist Thembani Hastings Mqhayi that he designed South Africa’s national flag, reiterating that the late Frederick Brownell remains the official designer, according to the Independent Online. The issue resurfaced during April’s Freedom Day commemorations, when Mqhayi…
Decatur, Indiana, to Unveil New City Flag Design
JUNE 20, 2025 — The City of Decatur in Indiana will unveil its newly selected flag design during Downtown Decatur Day this Saturday, says WZBD, marking the culmination of a months-long public contest. The winning design was selected from 52 submissions. A committee first narrowed the entries down to three finalists, which were then put…
Cumbria Launches Public Vote for Community Flag
JUNE 20, 2025 — Voting has opened today to select Cumbria’s first official community flag, according to a government press release, following a county-wide competition that drew nearly 200 entries from residents eager to express their pride and identity through design. The competition, launched in March by the Lord-Lieutenant and the past High Sheriff of…
Argentina Flag Day Marked by Political Split
JUNE 20, 2025 — Argentina commemorated its national Flag Day today with ceremonies honouring the country’s most enduring symbol of unity. However, this year’s events were marked by political division, as President Javier Milei and Vice President Victoria Villarruel led separate tributes in different cities, La Nación reports. The central ceremony traditionally held at the…
Milwaukee Launches New Bid to Redesign City Flag
JUNE 18, 2025 — Milwaukee is once again turning to its residents in an effort to replace its long-criticized city flag, according to the Urban Milwaukee, this time through a formal public design contest overseen by a newly proposed task force. The initiative, led by Alderman Peter Burgelis and backed by a broad coalition of…
New Flag Unveiled for Maryland’s Essex-Middle River
JUNE 18, 2025 — A new flag symbolizing the identity and unity of the Essex and Middle River communities was officially unveiled on Flag Day, June 14, as part of the Heritage Society Museum’s 50th anniversary celebration, according to the Avenue News. The design, introduced during a gala attended by more than 80 guests, was…
Argentina’s Las Moscas Unveils Its Official Flag
JUNE 18, 2025 — The town of Las Moscas, located in Argentina’s Uruguay Department, has officially adopted its own flag, says Mercurio Noticias. The unveiling took place during the inauguration of the newly established “Malvinas Argentinas” square last Friday. The adoption of the flag followed a months-long process initiated by local councillor Alberto Frene, a…
U.S. Flag Day Observed Amid Protests and Parade
JUNE 15, 2025 — Amid a military parade and public demonstrations, the United States observed Flag Day yesterday on June 14, according to reporting by the BBC. The day marked the anniversary of the adoption of the national flag in 1777. What is typically a subdued commemoration this year unfolded against a backdrop of mass…
San Salvador de Jujuy Launches Public Process to Create City Flag
JUNE 15, 2025 — San Salvador de Jujuy in Argentina will soon have an official city flag, following the approval of a new ordinance by the city council, according to a news report by Diario Todo Jujuy. On June 12, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 8153/25, authorizing the creation of a flag to represent…
Union Jack from Battle of Trafalgar to Be Auctioned for Up to $1 Million
JUNE 15, 2025 — A Union Jack flown during one of Britain’s most consequential naval battles is set to go under the hammer at Christie’s London on July 1, with estimates placing its value between £500,000 and £800,000 (USD$675,000–$1 million), according to Robb Report. The flag, flown from HMS Spartiate during the Battle of Trafalgar…