Conclusion

The history of the Belizean flag traces the nation's journey from its early days to independence. Initially, the "Jolly Roger" was a symbol of fear flown by pirate vessels in the region, not an official representation of early British inhabitants. As piracy waned and logging grew, the territory came under British control, and the Union Jack became the official flag of British Honduras until independence. During the push for independence, the blue and white flag of the People's United Party (PUP) became a de facto symbol of nationhood. As independence neared, a National Flag Committee was established, and designs by Mr. Everal Waight and Mr. Inez Sanchez were chosen for the modern "flag of unity". This new flag was raised at midnight on September 20, 1981, signifying Belize's independence.