Municipal Flag of the City of Cleveland

The municipal flag of Cleveland serves as the representative banner of the city of Cleveland, Ohio. It consists of three vertical stripes, of equal width, in red, white and blue respectively. The center white stripe bears the American shield with the word "Cleveland" across its center, and the year 1796 in red, at its base, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The outline of the lower half of the shield is in red and of the upper in blue. In the upper left-hand corner of the shield are an anvil, hammer and wheel, and in the upper right-hand corner an anchor, windlass and oars. Under the shield is the city's motto, "Progress and Prosperity." Image File history File links Cleveland_Municipal_Flag. ... Image File history File links Cleveland_Municipal_Flag. ... Nickname: The Forest City Motto: Progress and Prosperity Official website: www. ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ...

History

The Cleveland flag was designed in 1895 by Susan Hepburn, a Cleveland high school student. Repititions against the flag stalled its establishment, but by October 21, it was approved by Cleveland City Council. On February 21, 1896, the year in which celebrated its centennial, an ordinance was put in place on the banner. Mayor Robert E. McKisson approved it on February 26. The city's motto of "Progress and Prosperity" was not added until what some speculate as 1966 or 1968. 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... October 21 is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 71 days remaining. ... Cleveland City Hall The Cleveland City Council is the legislative branch of the government of the City of Cleveland in Ohio. ... February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Robert Erastus McKisson (January 30, 1863–October 14, 1915) was an American politician of the Republican party and served as the 33rd mayor of Cleveland, Ohio from 1895 and 1898. ... February 26 is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ...

Symbolism

Both the colors and the use of the American shield represent patriotism, something that many felt would unite the city. 1796 is the year in which Cleveland was founded by Gen. Moses Cleaveland. The anvil, hammer and wheel represent the city's heavy industry. The anchor, windlass and oars represent the marine interest of the city and its lakefront. The city's motto, "Progress and Prosperity" refers to the substantial boom period Cleveland experienced through the first half of the 20th century. The City of Cleveland, Ohio was named after Moses Cleaveland, a surveyor of the Connecticut Land Company. ...

External links

• Municipal Code of Cleveland (sections pertaining to Municipal Flag)

References

• A History Of Cleveland And Its Environs: The Heart Of New Connecticut by Elroy McKendree Avery