Picture of the day - September 22, 2008

Flags flying over Fort Niagara

Photo courtesy of Robert Schwarztrauber. Today's picture features an historic fort that was controlled at various times by three different nations: France, England and the United States. Here is photographer Robert Schwarztrauber to tell you about it: "These three flags symbolize the nations which have held Fort Niagara. The white French flag was flown here from 1726 to 1759. It was the original banner of the Marine department responsible for protecting France's colonies. The British Union flag flew from 1759 to 1796 after they took control in the French and Indian War. The British held the fort through the American Revolution, but were forced to yield it to the United States by treaty in 1796. They surrendered it again at the end of the War of 1812 - the last conflict fought here. The U.S. flag flown here replicates the 15 stars and stripes flown during colonial times."   --Robert Schwarztrauber   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"