The state flag of Alaska displays eight gold stars, forming the Big Dipper and Polaris, on a dark blue field. The Big Dipper is an asterism in the constellation Ursa Major , which symbolizes a …

flag of Alaska U.S. state flag consisting of a dark blue field (background) showing Polaris (the North Star) and the Ursa Major (Great Bear) constellation in gold or yellow. The territories of …

When Alaska achieved statehood in 1959 Benny Benson’s territorial flag became the official state flag. The original flag – made of blue silk and hand-sewn gold stars – Benny’s original design, …

EIGHT STARS OF GOLD RESOURCES MULTIMEDIA STUDENT ACTIVITIES COPYRIGHT. Other Teachers' Resources | Online Exhibits | Alaska State Museum Home

T he story of Alaska’s flag is a unique and important part of 20th century Americana. What began in 1927. as a flag design contest resulted in the remarkable story of 13-year old Benny Benson …

The story of Alaska's flag is a unique and important part of 20th century Americana and a significant episode in Alaska's history. What began in 1927 as a flag contest resulted in the …

In 1926, the American Legion in Alaska held a contest for students in grades 7-12 to design a flag for the state. The winning entry, crafted by a talented 13-year-old named Benny Benson, …

2013年5月2日 · Eighty-six years ago today, the Alaska Legislature adopted the official flag of the Territory of Alaska. The flag, designed by 13-year-old John Ben “Benny” Benson, an Aleut …

The Alaska State Flag. More than 30 years before Alaska was to become a state, the Alaska Department of the American Legion sponsored a territorial contest for Alaska children in …

A visual design guide for the flag of Alaska. This guide describes the flag’s history and official specifications including composition, iconography, colors, and construction.