In the original Bear Flag, from the Bear Flag Revolt during the Mexican-American War (where California was independent for three whole weeks!), the bear faced left. Nobody in California at the time, which had a population of 8,000, really knew how to sew a good flag or bear image. read more
In the original Bear Flag, from the Bear Flag Revolt during the Mexican-American War (where California was independent for three whole weeks! ), the bear faced left. Nobody in California at the time, which had a population of 8,000, really knew how to sew a good flag or bear image. read more
The Bear Flag is the official flag of the state of California. The precursor of the flag was first flown during the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt and was also known as the Bear Flag. read more
One curious historical oddity distinguishes California from Texas, however: the design used for California’s state flag was the result of a rather large (and embarrassing) mistake. read more