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Benny Benson and Alaska’s Flag Legacy | Anchorage News

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On Alaska Flag Day, Anchorage honors Benny Benson, the 13-year-old orphan who designed the state’s iconic flag in 1927 — eight gold stars on blue, symbolizing strength and unity. His legacy lives on through kids at the Jesse Lee Home who create Flag Day shirts, inspiring today’s youth to believe in their potential. The Big Dipper on the flag reminds Alaskans that together, they can achieve anything.

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