Ultimate Flags - Large Confederate Flag
Another common question is, “Do people still fly Confederate flags?” Yes, many people still display Confederate flags today. Confederate flags can be seen at private homes, historical reenactments, collectors shows, and memorial events. Some people also use outdoor Confederate flags, large Rebel Flags, Confederate Flag banners, and Confederate Flag pole kits for display purposes.
The Confederate States of America formed in 1861 after Southern states left the United States. South Carolina became the first state to secede, followed by Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Jefferson Davis became president of the Confederate government while Abraham Lincoln led the United States during the American Civil War.
As the Civil War continued, Confederate leaders realized the Stars and Bars looked too similar to the United States flag during battles. At the Battle of Bull Run, soldiers from the Union Army and Confederate Army sometimes struggled to identify which side was which. Confederate generals including P. G. T. Confederate Regimental Flags Beauregard supported a new battle design that would stand out more clearly on the battlefield.
The most famous Confederate Battle Flag used by Lee's army became known as the Battle Flag of Northern Virginia. This design featured a red background with a blue diagonal cross and white stars. Confederate generals including Stonewall Jackson and J. E. B. Stuart fought under this battle flag during major battles such as Gettysburg, Antietam, Bull Run, and Shiloh. Civil War Confederate flags helped soldiers recognize troop positions during battle because smoke and confusion often made communication difficult.
Confederate general P. G. T. Beauregard strongly supported creating a separate battle design for military use. This effort led to the Confederate Battle Flag that most people recognize today. The best known version became the Battle Flag of Northern Virginia carried by Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia. Stonewall Jackson and J. E. B. Stuart also fought beneath this battle flag during major Civil War battles including Gettysburg, Antietam, and Shiloh.
The Confederate Navy used additional flag designs during the war. The Confederate Naval Jack and Confederate Navy Jack appeared on warships and naval stations operated by the Confederate Navy. Different Confederate flags existed for separate military branches and battlefield needs throughout the Civil War.
