Pine Tree Flag

Pine Tree Flag

The Pine Tree Flag was one of the flags used during the American Revolution. This flag, featuring a pine tree flag with the motto "An Appeal to God," or, more usually, "An Appeal to Heaven." was used originally by a squadron of six cruisers commissioned under George Washington's authority as commander in chief of the Continental Army in October 1775. It was also used by Massachusetts' state navy vessels in addition to privateers sailing from Massachusetts. [ [http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq122-1.htm Naval History Center FAQ] ]

The Massachusetts General Court established the flag of the state navy on 26 July 1776: "that the Colours be a white Flagg, with a green Pine Tree, and an Inscription, "Appeal to Heaven.'"

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