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The '''[[Flag of Westarctica]]''' has gone through many changes since the nation first declared itself a [[sovereignty|sovereign]] territory. Although the original flag of the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]] was generally considered to be an eyesore, subsequent flags were designed to be more aesthetically pleasing while also encompassing the values of [[Westarctica]]. There have been five flags representing Westarctica since the nation was first founded. Only two of these flags have ever actually flown on a flagpole.
'''[[The Great Return]]''' was an important turning point in the history of [[Westarctica]] that involved the return of the nation's founder, [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]], to a position of power in Westarctica. The Great Return is celebrated annually as a [[Public Holidays in Westarctica|public holiday in Westarctica]] on June 2nd, the day the actual transition of power occurred.


In late 2014, [[Grand Duke Travis]] decided it was time to bring back some of the old [[National Symbols of Westarctica|symbols of Westarctica]]. In a show of solidarity with the old regime, he created a new flag utilizing the old symbology of the "Cross and Crown" design. To make the flag more aesthetically pleasing, simple tinctures of blue and white were used instead of the original teal and forest green found on the 2004 - 2010 flags. The specific tincture of blue is called "Westarctica Blue" and is considered a protected official color of Westarctica.
On 3 June 2010, Travis launched a new official Website for Westarctica at [[Westarctica Domain Name|Westarctica.info]]. On the site, he announced the formation of a [[Transitional Government]] that had full power to negotiation treaties, create noble titles, and generally run the machinery of government. Moments after the website went live, [[Grand Duke Niels of Flandrensis|Grand Duke Niels]] sent a secret email to the members of the AMU informing them that [[Westarctica]]'s founder had returned to lead the nation and the disputed claims of all [[Antarctic]] [[micronation]]s were being successfully resolved.


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Latest revision as of 16:49, 12 September 2025

Travis McHenry on 2010-05-15.jpg

The Great Return was an important turning point in the history of Westarctica that involved the return of the nation's founder, Travis McHenry, to a position of power in Westarctica. The Great Return is celebrated annually as a public holiday in Westarctica on June 2nd, the day the actual transition of power occurred.

On 3 June 2010, Travis launched a new official Website for Westarctica at Westarctica.info. On the site, he announced the formation of a Transitional Government that had full power to negotiation treaties, create noble titles, and generally run the machinery of government. Moments after the website went live, Grand Duke Niels sent a secret email to the members of the AMU informing them that Westarctica's founder had returned to lead the nation and the disputed claims of all Antarctic micronations were being successfully resolved.

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