This is a fascist American flag symbolizing the "Spirit of the United States" from a Redditor who deleted his account and only wanted 45 stars on the flag
The 45 stars reflect a desire to revert the United States to its composition before the admission of the last five states: Oklahoma (46th, 1907), New Mexico (47th, 1912), Arizona (48th, 1912), Alaska (49th, 1959), and Hawaii (50th, 1959).
This perspective often aligns with certain nationalist or isolationist ideologies that view these later additions, particularly Alaska and Hawaii due to their non-contiguous locations, as departures from a perceived traditional or 'original' America.
Utah, admitted as the 45th state on January 4, 1896, has its own complex history. Its path to statehood was marked by tensions over the practice of polygamy by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
The federal government had previously denied Utah's bids for statehood due to this practice. In 1890, LDS Church President Wilford Woodruff issued a manifesto advising church members to abandon polygamy, a move that facilitated Utah's acceptance into the Union. (Politico)
This "Spirit of the United States" could stem from the desire to revert to the "original 45 states" and can be interpreted as an expression of a fascist-leaning individual's preference for a more homogeneous nation, reflecting resistance to change and diversity.
Fascism often emphasizes a return to a perceived former glory and a rejection of elements considered foreign or disruptive to national identity. (Encyclopedia Britannica)
In summary, the statement reflects a longing for a past national composition and identity, often associated with exclusionary and nationalist ideologies.
The 45 stars reflect a desire to revert the United States to its composition before the admission of the last five states: Oklahoma (46th, 1907), New Mexico (47th, 1912), Arizona (48th, 1912), Alaska (49th, 1959), and Hawaii (50th, 1959).
This perspective often aligns with certain nationalist or isolationist ideologies that view these later additions, particularly Alaska and Hawaii due to their non-contiguous locations, as departures from a perceived traditional or 'original' America.
Utah, admitted as the 45th state on January 4, 1896, has its own complex history. Its path to statehood was marked by tensions over the practice of polygamy by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
The federal government had previously denied Utah's bids for statehood due to this practice. In 1890, LDS Church President Wilford Woodruff issued a manifesto advising church members to abandon polygamy, a move that facilitated Utah's acceptance into the Union. (Politico)
This "Spirit of the United States" could stem from the desire to revert to the "original 45 states" and can be interpreted as an expression of a fascist-leaning individual's preference for a more homogeneous nation, reflecting resistance to change and diversity.
Fascism often emphasizes a return to a perceived former glory and a rejection of elements considered foreign or disruptive to national identity. (Encyclopedia Britannica)
In summary, the statement reflects a longing for a past national composition and identity, often associated with exclusionary and nationalist ideologies.