A flag for the new nation was designed by Stanley John, and approved by the Cherokee Tribal Council on October 9, 1978. The flag has an orange field with the "Great Seal of the Cherokee …

The earliest documented Cherokee flag is that of the Cherokee Brigade. This flag was presented to Principal Chief John Ross on 7 October 1861, by the Confederate Indian Commissioner, …

This flag was called a " peace flag " it was known to have been used in the ceremonies of the Cherokee to celebrate their national holiday on Sept. 7, 1968. The red stars stand for victory …

Jun 26, 2025 · Today, the Cherokee Nation is the largest tribe in the United States with more than 450,000 tribal citizens worldwide. More than 141,000 Cherokee Nation citizens reside within …

Aug 7, 2025 · The story of the Cherokee flag is deeply intertwined with the history of the Cherokee Nation itself. The design of the flag has evolved over time, mirroring the evolving …

Nov 10, 2025 · While a single, unified flag doesn’t represent all Cherokee people, each federally recognized Cherokee tribe possesses its own banner, deeply interwoven with its specific …

The Cherokee Nation flag features the seal of the Cherokee Nation on a field of orange surrounded by seven yellow stars with seven points, and a green rope edge.

The flag of the Cherokee Nation is an important symbol for the Cherokee people. It was officially chosen by the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma on October 9, 1978. This flag helps represent …

Donated to NMAI by Battalion members and their chaplain, Sergeant Debra K. Mooney (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), in 2005. Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: …

A flag for the new nation was designed by Stanley John, and approved by the Cherokee Tribal Council on October 9, 1978. The flag has an orange field with the "Great Seal of the Cherokee …