Pine Tree Flag
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The Pine Tree Flag (or the An Appeal to Heaven Flag) was one of the flags used during the American Revolution. The flag, which featured a pine tree with the motto "An Appeal to Heaven," or less frequently "An Appeal to God", was originally used by a squadron of six frigates that were commissioned under George Washington's authority as Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in October 1775.
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Use | Other |
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Proportion | 2:3 |
Adopted | October 21, 1775 |
Design | A pine tree with the words "AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN" written in all capital letters above the tree, and a white field behind it. |
Designed by | Joseph Reed |
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It is the official maritime ensign for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, though the script was removed in 1971. It was used by state navy vessels in addition to privateers sailing from Massachusetts.[1]