36. Welcome to the Former Republic of Texas
Hawaii and Texas, the duo that went from running their own shows to joining the greater ensemble cast of the United States. Their flags remain a nod to their solo acts, a little bit of historical swagger in a sea of stars and stripes, like keeping a memento from your indie days before you hit the big time.

The Lone Star and the Aloha spirit remain stitched into banners that whisper of the days when they were the headliners on their own stages. Now, they’re part of the chorus line, but anyone can see they’ve got star power. Besides, isn’t there something quintessentially American about having a bit of a rebellious past?