20 December, 2008

Happy Secession Day!!!





On this Day in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty, South Carolina Seceded from the United States Of America. Her people exercised their right and duty to throw off a tyrannical government which enforced its will through coercion . They later joined their fortunes with the Confederate States of America in hopes of Wining Americas Second War For Independence…

Americas second war for independence however was lost when the Armies of the Confederate States surrendered to the Federal Army between April and June 1865 The Cause for Independence was thus ground beneath the tyrant’s heals for their demands of justice. The Union as established by our forefathers ceased to exist and the government as originally organized was and is no longer administered in purity and truth.

In the spirit of Independence and celebrating that momentous day 148 years ago, I have displayed some of the more recognizable flags of the Confederate States of America. Thus
Celebrating the conception and in a way mourning the forced occupation of a great nation.

I Have displayed from Right to Left:

The Bonny Blue Flag Which symbolizes Secession Saying I remove My State (Star) from the Union.

A 13 Star Federal Flag which Symbolizes many things but in this display it symbolizes the right to Secede from a tyrannical government Just as the United States seceded from the British Empire in America’s First War for Independence .

The First National Flag of the Confederacy Which symbolizes the new union formed against a tyrannical Invasion force, and an attempt to organize a government as intended by the founding fathers of the United States.

A Confederate Battle flag symbolizing the Confederate Armed Forces and all the soldiers who died for the cause of liberty in Americas second war for independence.

A Christian Flag Symbolizing Our Precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and that God is Above All Nations.

A 13 star First National Flag of the Confederate States of America Symbolizing four more states and two more secessionist governments that joined the cause for Independence.

The Second National Flag of the Confederate States of America. The canton symbolizes the honorable efforts of the Confederate Army and the white field symbolizes the purity of the cause for liberty.

The First Cherokee Mounted Rifles Regimental Flag. This flag is modeled off the first national flag of the Confederate States, it has 11 white stars symbolizing 11 states of the Confederacy and five red stars symbolizing the 5 “civilized” American Indian Nations or Tribes ( the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) that joined their fortunes for the cause of independence in the hope of better treatment as opposed to the treatment received under United States Rule. This flag is also the flag of the last confederate soldiers forced to lay down their arms by the federal government. It is personally significant to me because of my Cherokee heritage.

The Third National Flag of the Confederate States. It Is the Final Version thus far, and current National Flag of the Confederate States. The red bar was added in 1865 to the second national flag to avoid confusion with a truce flag on non windy days.

1 comment:

Sarah said...

I love the pics you took. Our house looks very festive, don't you think? :)

And very informative information on the flags, as well. I have learned so much about history since marrying you. You will be a great history teacher to our children!!