They did actually resemble American flags, with the stars and stripes faintly visible. Edit: See this image: http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article96228

They did actually resemble American flags, with the stars and stripes faintly visible. Edit: See this image: http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article9622820.ece/binary/original/White-Flag-Brooklyn-Bridge.jpg http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article9622820.ece/bin...