Collectors have highly valued
historical United States' memorabilia since the birth of our
nation in 1776, including the many flags
that have transitioned through the years. According to a report on
Foxnews.com, the Pennsylvania flag is in talks of being updated with
a more recognizable image. Democratic State Rep. Tim Solobay says
that “the
Pennsylvania flag is so obscure that many people in the
state cannot identify it.” Solobay submitted a proposal to the
House lawmakers which passed in June with a 164-31 vote, and has
since moved on to the Senate committee for consideration. On the
opposite end of the argument, former teacher Peter Malichock Jr.
calls the idea of changing the flag “outrageous,” stating that
“they are dumbing down the flag because they are making it easier
for people to identify it.” Others have concerns that replacing all
the flags in the state
would be too costly. Solobay stands by his proposal,
suggesting that the new flags will be phased in over time, and in the
newer version, the words “Commonwealth of” would appear above the
coat of arms along with “Pennsylvania” below it, all in yellow
silk block letters. Of the 50 states, 28 include the name or initials
of the state on their flags, making them easier to identify. Check
out the original article and take the 10-flag quiz to see just
how many you know.