Show your appreciation for the Last Frontier with this Alaska State Flag T-Shirt, a bold design inspired by one of Americaβs most meaningful state flags. Ideal for collectors of flag apparel, travelers, proud Alaskans, and anyone who loves standout graphic t shirts, this tee pairs a classic look with a story worth wearing.
The official flag of Alaska State features The Big Dipper or the Ursa Major or Great Bear constellation. The Big Dipper symbolizes strength, while the Polaris symbolizes Alaskaβs northern location and the βever-constant star for the mariner, the explorer, hunter, trapper, prospector, woodsman, and the surveyorβ according to the legislation.Β
Did you know that the creator of the flag was a 13-year-old orphan named Benny Benson? He was living in an orphanage in Seward Alaska and he lost his mother to pneumonia at the early age of 3. So he and his brother were sent to an orphanage in Unalaska.
In January 1927, the Territorial Governor of Alaska asked the Alaska American Legion to hold a contest open for all Alaskan kids to design a flag for the state. The winner of the contest was Benny Benson, a seventh-grader at a territorial school in Seward. Benny chose straightforward symbols that would resonate with Alaskans regardless of age and background. He even wrote an explanation for his design, saying that the blue field stands for the Alaska sky and the forget-me-not, an Alaska flower.Β
Whether you are shopping for yourself or searching for budget friendly t shirts with a unique state pride theme, this Alaska flag shirt is an easy pick. It is a simple way to celebrate Alaskaβs history, honor Benny Bensonβs unforgettable design, and add a distinctive flag tee to your everyday wardrobe.
Are you fascinated with the Alaska state flag? If so, then this Alaska Flag t-shirt is for you. You can get it exclusively here at the Five Dollar Tee Shirts.Β
Features
- Available in Unisex Short Sleeve, Hooded Sweat Shirt, or Girls V Neck
- Also available in Youth, Toddler, and Infant sizes
- T-Shirt 100% Preshrunk Cotton (Heather grey 60% cotton/40% polyester)
- Hoodie 75% cotton/25% polyester
- Assorted colors
- Cheap as hell
