What does a black and white US flag mean?

The black and white American flag originated during the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865. It was created as an opposing symbol to the white flag, which symbolizes surrender. Confederate army soldiers flew the black flag to demonstrate they would not give in or surrender to the enemy.

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As a patriotic nation, we love to fly our American flags at every chance we get. After all, there’s no better way to show our pride and passion for our country. Red, white, and blue runs through our veins and have represented our national pride for hundreds of years. So if you’ve ever seen a black and white American flag— with or without a blue line— and been confused by what it means, you’re not alone. This blog explores what all black, black and white, and black, white, and blue American flags mean. To create or customize your own flag, contact our team at BestFlag today.

Where Did Black and White American Flags Originate?

While there’s no official answer as to what the black and white American flag means, its origins are more clear. The black and white American flag originated during the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865. It was created as an opposing symbol to the white flag, which symbolizes surrender. Confederate army soldiers flew the black flag to demonstrate they would not give in or surrender to the enemy. It showed that they would rather be killed than taken in as prisoner. However, despite its origins, this isn’t necessarily what the flag refers to today. The black American flag is simply black and therefore makes it difficult to make out the stars and stripes. The black and white version is more distinguishable, but both are recognized as the same flag. Sometimes soldiers show respect for their country by using the black version on their vehicles, so that they can both show their pride without drawing too much attention with bright colors.

What Does the Thin Blue Line Mean?

The ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag is similar to the black and black and white American flags, but with a thin blue line running horizontally across it. The addition of the thin blue line represents support for the police. It also symbolizes acknowledgement of all of the officers who have died in duty. During the Black Lives Matter movement, the thin blue line took on an additional meaning. The ‘Blue Lives Matter’ movement adopted the thin blue line flag as its symbol to support police officers as they faced opposition from the Black Lives Matter movement.

So What Does it Mean When I See a Black and White American Flag?

At the moment, it’s ill-defined. Many people disagree on what it signifies, meaning there’s no clear answer. Its usage has become more popular in recent years throughout political and cultural upheaval, and may become more popular over the years— time will tell. Only when enough people have agreed on its meaning will it become clearer.

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What does an orange tag on a tree mean?

Trees in city parks and along streets that are slated to be removed due to the emerald ash borer are marked with yellow or orange dots.

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Q What do the bright orange markings mean on the trees at the park on the corner of Tokay and Segoe Road? Are they going to be cut down or treated?

A Trees in city parks that are marked with an orange dot and those lining streets that have a yellow dot are scheduled to be removed within the next two years, according to Madison Parks Division spokeswoman Ann Shea. The city’s ash trees are being attacked by the emerald ash borer and the Parks Division has been actively trying to eradicate, treat and preemptively remove ash trees to deter the damage that the bugs can cause since they were first discovered in Madison in 2013. In 2014 and 2015 combined, the city removed 2,285 trees and plans to plant more than 1,000 trees this year to help replenish the population. According to Shea, park trees that aren’t slated for removal can be sponsored by willing residents through the Adopt a Tree program. Residents interested in covering the cost of tree treatment work with an independent contractor to complete the process. Ash borer treatments last for three years and sponsors have the option to renew their support at that time. “To be clear, this program is only for eligible ash trees within parks, not ash street trees,” Shea said. The Parks Division determines the eligibility of ash trees and assesses which ones are healthy enough to be treated.

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Send questions to: justaskus@madison.com; Just Ask Us, P.O. Box 8058, Madison, WI 53708.

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