Presented by: Mike King, Thurston Chapter SAR Color Guard Commander

During the American Revolutionary War period there were a variety of flags that evolved to inspire and lead our fledgling country into war and independence. The flags were colorful with each having a purpose and a meaning. The Louisville Thruston Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution Historical Flag program describes and explains the history of these colonial flags that had an impact on our American history. 

The flags we usually go through include: Join or Die, Loyal Nine, Sons of Liberty, Grand Union, George Washington Headquarters, Hopkinson, Star Spangled Banner, Continental, Appeal to Heaven, Serapis, Betsy Ross, Gadsen, George Rogers Clark, Trumbull and Old Glory.  Flags are usually tied to historical events, so we tie in the event and the purpose of the flag.  If you see any flags you all would like to discuss we can do that.    

Mike King is a native Louisvillian and a Vietnam Veteran serving with the Army Rangers in the 1st Cavalry Division. He is an information technology and business consultant and a university professor in business. Mike is the color guard commander of the Louisville Thruston Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.

Mike is a member of other benevolent organizations including the Louisville Genealogical Society, Rotary, Society of the War of 1812, the Army Ranger Association, Woody Williams Foundation, and NABVETS. One of his major interests today, is in presenting American history programs and research to keep our American history alive.