What Do These All-Black American Flags in Maine Mean?

Don’t be shocked if you see more of these unique American flags being flown in our Pine Tree State. But what do they mean?

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Mainers are known for their patriotism and pride in their country, and they love flying the American flag high. You'll often see it proudly displayed on front porches or waving from the back of lifted pickups.

People in Maine truly love the USA. But have you seen this new flag around our state?

Custom American flags with different meanings are not necessarily new. For example, the Thin Blue Line flag is a black-and-white American flag with a blue stripe, symbolizing support for law enforcement. Similarly, the Thin Red Line flag features a red stripe in the middle to show support and solidarity for firefighters.

These flags represent a way for people to honor and support specific groups within their communities. But what does an all-black American flag mean?

According to an article from The Word Counter, an all-black American flag has been used since before the 18th century, symbolizing defense and a refusal to surrender. During the American Civil War, soldiers flew this flag to signal to their enemies that they would not back down and would kill enemy combatants rather than take them as prisoners.

So, why are Americans flying the all-black American flag more often nowadays?

Again, according to The Word Counter, the all-black American flag has become popular on social media, especially on TikTok, where people are sharing videos and pictures of it being flown instead of the traditional American flag.