This site uses many pictures and articles acquired from various sources.   Acknowledgement to the University of Oklahoma College of Law's website for pictures and invaluable information as stated above, David B. Martucci's fantasting articles on historical flags in "Flags of the World", intriguing and invaluable information from the American Flag & Gift website, outstanding tall ships stories from the Schoonerman website, and a host of other sources.   A truly special thanks goes to the Library of Congress for their outstanding articles about flags.   All rights are reserved from all these respected sites.