The state flag of Alaska displays eight gold stars, forming the Big Dipper and Polaris (the North Star) on a dark blue field.

Thirty-two years before Alaska became a state, the Alaska Department of the American Legion sponsored a territorial contest for Alaskan children from seventh grade to twelfth grade to design a flag for the territory. In 1927, the contest committee chose fourteen year-old orphan Benny Benson's design to represent the future flag of the Territory of Alaska. Benson, an Alaska Native, was a resident at the Jesse Lee Home for Children in Seward. Benson's design was chosen over roughly 700 other submissions from schoolchildren territory-wide. Most other entries featured variations on the territorial seal, the midnight sun, the northern lights, polar bears, and/or gold pans. He submitted this description with his design:

"The blue field is for the Alaska sky and the forget-me-not, an Alaskan flower. The North Star is for the future state of Alaska, the most northerly in the Union. The dipper is for the Great Bear—symbolizing strength."

This lightweight classic tee is super-soft and destined to become your next go-to. Unisex with a regular fit, if you land between sizes we suggest sizing up unless you prefer an athletic fit.

• Solid colors are 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors are cotton/poly blends
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz
• Pre-shrunk fabric

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so good on you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!