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The Blue Star Service Banner was created in 1917 to signify that a member of the family was serving in the armed forces. During WWII the Department of War issued guidelines for use of this flag and symbol.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you are referring to the blue stars place in windows, it represented a member of the family was serving in the military. If the star was gold, it meant a member of the family was killed in action. Many families have these stars placed in home and cars windows even today.
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∙ 13y agoGolden stars were insignias that signified that the wearer was a general. i.e. One star signified a brigadier general, two stars signified a major general, three stars a lieutenant general, four stars a full general and five stars a General of the Army
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∙ 16y agoEvery blue star represented a son in the military. A gold star represented a son that had lost their life. The Blue Star Mothers is still an active organization.
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What does the blue around the stars on the us flag mean?
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What are the color of the stars in the American flag?
The colors of the American flag are easy to remember. They are red, white, and blue. There are seven red stripes and six white stripes. There are also 50 white stars against a blue background. The thirteen stripes symbolize the thirteen original colonies of the United States.
What are the colors of the American flag and how many stars and stripes does it here?
The colors of the American flag are RED, WHITE, and BLUE. And it has 50 STARS.
Who is thought to have designed a flag with a blue field and white stars?
Thomas Jefferson.
Nickname American flag?
Old Glory, Star-Spangled Banner, Stars and Stripes
Blue star in window for safe house?
The Blue Star banners hung in the windows of families that had family members serving during the war. The blue stars would have a gold star imposed over them if the soldier died in action.
Which is cooler the blue stars or the red stars?
Red stars are cooler than blue stars
Why cant you see the stars during the daytime?
The light emitted from our own star, the Sun, is scattered within our atmosphere and creates the blue sky we see during the day. This blue sky is not as bright as our Sun, but is brighter than the light we receive from other stars. Hence the scattering of light obscures our view of the stars.
Are blue-white stars the coolest?
No. Red stars are the coolest. Blue stars are the hottest.
Are blue stars real?
Yes. The hottest stars are blue.
Blue flag with 12 white circles and one white star?
A blue field with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle in the center; blue represents the sky of the Western world, the stars are the peoples of Europe in a circle, a symbol of unity; the number of stars is fixed.
Which galaxy has no blue stars?
Elliptical Galaxy The Elliptical Galaxy has mostly old stars and blue stars are new stars.
Are red stars bigger than blue stars?
Red stars can be smaller or larger than blue stars as there are two types of red star. Red dwarfs are much smaller than blue stars while red giants are much larger than blue stars.
Is a blue star hot?
All stars are hot. Blue stars are the hottest.
Does the blue stars have a particular name?
Yes. Amsonia hubrichtii is the scientific name of a blue star. Blue stars are part of the Main Sequence stars.
Are stars blue in colour?
Stars vary in color and may be red, orange, yellow, white, or blue. Blue stars are the hottest and among the brightest.
What was kept in the blue trunk in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, the blue trunk contains a special handkerchief with a hidden message to guide the characters on their journey to safety during World War II. The trunk represents hope, courage, and the importance of friendship in times of adversity.
