OCTOBER 8, 2024 — Supporters of a new flag for Raleigh are set to present their proposal to the City Council, according to the local ABC 11 news. The design features Sir Walter Raleigh’s coat of arms—a red shield adorned with five silver diamonds—integrated with the city’s iconic acorn emblem, which represents Raleigh’s identity as…
OCTOBER 9, 2024 — Maine is set to hold a referendum in November to decide on a new state flag. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows addressed concerns in an interview with local news network WMTW regarding the financial implications of this change, assuring that the legislation does not mandate immediate flag replacements. Instead, she noted…
OCTOBER 8, 2024 — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging the public to take advantage of the remaining time to submit their designs for the state flag ahead of the October 18 deadline. Illinois is in the midst of an initiative to revamp its state flag. According to WAND, the Illinois Flag Commission…
OCTOBER 9, 2024 — Uganda commemorates 62 years of independence today, with national festivities taking place at Busikho Primary Teachers’ College grounds in Masafu town council, Busia district, according to Ugandan newspaper The Observer. This year’s theme is “Recommitment to Secure and Fortify Our Diversity.” During British colonial rule, the crested crane was adopted as…