Whitney Smith

Whitney Smith
Smith in 2007
Born(1940-02-26)February 26, 1940
Arlington, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedNovember 17, 2016(2016-11-17) (aged 76)
Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materHarvard University (BA)
Boston University (PhD)
OccupationVexillologist
Years active1961–2013
OrganizationThe Flag Research Center
Known for
Notable work
  • The Flag Bulletin
  • The Flag Book of the United States
  • Flags Through the Ages and Across the World
Children2 sons[1]

Whitney Smith Jr. (February 26, 1940 – November 17, 2016) was an American vexillologist. He coined the term vexillology, which refers to the scholarly analysis of all aspects of flags.[2] He was a founder of several vexillology organizations. Smith was a Laureate and a Fellow of the International Federation of Vexillological Associations.

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  2. ^ VanderMey, Anne (April 3, 2014). "This American Revolutionary War flag is up for auction. Guess how much it will sell for?". Fortune. Retrieved October 20, 2016.