The Alaskan Flag

Benny Benson lived in an orphanage in Seward, Alaska, and that is where he designed the state's flag in a contest that he won.

Benny's first designs included:

• Bear
• Caribou
• mountains
• Forget-me-nots
• Shape of the state
• Snowflake
• Gold digger

 

 

Benny finally decided on the stars because of a dream.The dream was about how his papa used the stars to find his way home.The stars and the dream helped him decide about the flag.

What do the parts of the flag mean?

• The dark blue represents the forget-me-not flower and the sky.
• The big dipper represents strength.
• The North Star is for the future of Alaska, the most northern state.

Through Young Eyes

“I feel strong when I see the Alaskan
flag.” ~Joshua

“When I look at the flag, it makes me think
of the dark blue Alaskan sky.” ~Taylor

“The Alaskan flag makes me feel happy because Benny Benson made it here in Seward.” ~ Luke

“I like the flag because it is blue, and blue
is my favorite color.” ~ Emily

“I was named after the Alaskan flag.” ~Alaska

“The Alaskan flag has beautiful stars like the Big Dipper on it.” ~Matthew

“The flag makes me feel brave when I look at it.” ~Tommy