Monday, 22 October 2012

Largest united States Flag


A superflag of one of the most famous destinations in the world.Yes we are talking of the 'SuperFlag'  measuring 505 ft by 225 ft  and weighing  around 3000 pounds  took 500 persons to unfurl it high  on the air.This superflag was set by Thomas Ski Demski.He had this flag made of cloth which was sewn together in Pennsylvania and he received the final output on the flag day falling on June 14,1992.
The primary focus of Superflag is to bring patriotism, nationalism, and American sentiment back into our society.And to invoke the  national consciousness and feeling of oneness the superflag was hoisted with the help of a bunch of persons taking equal pride to unfurl it.
Superflag can also be called the mother of all flags owing to its alarming size .On the occassion of the flag day the superflag was hung on the cables across the Hoover Dam  to mark the 1996 Olympic Torch relay.

In 1980 "Ski" Demski decided to install a 120 Ft flagpole in front of his home. In July, 1980 on the christening day, "The Pole" flew a 30 x 60 Ft "Old Glory" on her staff.  "Ski" then commissioned an "American Flag" for when the hostages from Iran returned. The size of the flag was 47 x 82 Ft. It was raised for the 444 day celebration on January 25, 1981.This same flag was used at the USC Library for when the former President Bush (I) was campaigning for Vice-President.
 That is when "Ski" decided to commission Superflag I, which was 95 x 160 Ft Superflag's maiden unfurling was at Tampa, Florida at Superbowl XVIII in January 1984. In the same year, the flag was presented at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in San Francisco, California.
Superflag has been unfurled at Superbowls, in front of the Washington Monument, even dangled from Hoover Dam for an awe-inspiring photo opportunity.For according to Demski the flag represents freedom and that means everything to him.
The Largest United States Flag was set by Thomas Ski Demski at Long Beach,California,United States of America on September 11,2008.

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