As a national emblem, it is significant of our higher cause, the cause of a superior race, and a higher civilization contending against ignorance, infidelity, and barbarism. Another merit in the new flag is, that it bears no resemblance to the now infamous banner of the Yankee vandals.


As quoted in History of the Flag of the United States of America (1882), by George Henry Preble, p. 528 - Savannah Morning News (23 April 1863) - Savannah Morning News (4 May 1863)

William Tappan Thompson Quotes

As a national emblem, it is significant of our higher cause, the cause of a superior race, and a higher civilization contending against ignorance,...

As a national emblem, it is significant of our higher cause, the cause of a superior race, and a higher civilization contending against ignorance,...

As a national emblem, it is significant of our higher cause, the cause of a superior race, and a higher civilization contending against ignorance,...

As a national emblem, it is significant of our higher cause, the cause of a superior race, and a higher civilization contending against ignorance,...