the traditional flag of England, to acknowledge that Massachusetts has always been the hub of New England. He too advocates reviving the pine tree from the historic Massachusetts flag. And ...

A red flag with a pine tree in the top left — seen here flying outside Waite’s home — is sometimes used as an unofficial flag for New England. Courtesy Robert E. Waite Robert Waite ...

The flag in question features a green pine tree on a white background with the motto: “An Appeal to Heaven.” It was seen as a popular patriotic symbol in New England during the early years of ...