What is who is bonnie blue?

Bonnie Blue flag, also known as the Bonnie Blue, was an unofficial flag of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

  • It consisted of a single white five-pointed star on a blue field.
  • The flag's origin is tied to the short-lived Republic of West Florida in 1810.
  • It gained popularity after being flown during the secession of Mississippi in January 1861.
  • Actor Harry McCarthy composed the song "The Bonnie Blue Flag," which further popularized the flag. This song became one of the most popular Confederate patriotic songs.
  • While never officially adopted by the Confederacy, the flag was widely used and associated with the Confederate cause, representing Southern%20secession.
  • It is also sometimes seen as a symbol%20of%20the%20South.