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The origins of the current flag of Puerto Rico, adopted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in 1952, can be traced to 1868, when the original Puerto Rican flag, "The Revolutionary Flag of Lares", was conceived by Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances and embroidered by Mariana "Brazos de Oro" Bracetti. This flag was used in the short lived Puerto Rican revolt against Spanish rule in the island, known as "El Grito de Lares".
Juan de Mata Terreforte, an exiled veteran of "El Grito de Lares" and Vice-President of Puerto Rican Revolutionary Committee, in New York City, adopted the Flag of Lares as the flag of Puerto Rico until 1892, when the current design, modeled after the Cuban flag, was unveiled and adopted by the committee. The new flag consisted of five equal horizontal bands of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bears a large, white, five-pointed star in the center. The use and display of the Puerto Rican flag was outlawed and the only flags permitted to be flown in Puerto Rico were the Spanish flag (1492 to 1898) and the flag of the United States (1898 to 1952).
In 1952, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico adopted the same flag design, which was unveiled in 1892 by the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Committee, as its official standard without specifying the tones of colors to be used. The color of the triangle that was used by the administration of Luis Muñoz Marín was the dark blue that is used in the flag of the United States, instead of the original light blue, thus creating a political controversy which has lasted throughout the years. In 1995, the government of Puerto Rico, issued a regulation in regard to the use of the Puerto Rican flag titled: "Reglamento sobre el Uso en Puerto Rico de la Bandera del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" in which the government specifies the colors to be used but, does not specify any official color tones or shades. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see the Flag of Puerto Rico with different shades of blue displayed in the island.
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Was the Cuban flag made before the Puerto Rican flag?
Yes. It was created in 1849 by Narciso Lopez whereas the Puerto Rican flag was modeled after the Cuban flag and adopted in 1892 by the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Committee. The Puerto Rican flag was first flown in 1897.
Who invented the Puerto Rican flag?
the commonwealth of puerto rico adopted it
What country does the Puerto Rican flag repRESENT?
It represents Puerto Rico?
How many stars does the Puerto Rican flag have?
1
How many red stripes are on the Puerto Rican flag?
Three...
How would you describe Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rican is the proper adjective for Puerto Rico.
Does carmelo have a Puerto Rican flag tattoo?
Yes on his right hand
What do the red stripes on the Puerto Rican flag mean?
Blood from the brave warriors
What month in 1952 was Puerto Rico flag made?
The current Puerto Rican flag was adopted July 26, 1952. However the official shade of blue in the triangle and red of the bars has changed. In 1952 the blue and red were close to those of the United States flag, but in 1998 the color was lightened on both red and blue. Right now the Puerto Rican flag uses a sky blue instead of dark blue. It is not specified in the law, though.
What is the puerto rican flower?
The Puerto Rican flower is the Puerto Rican Hibiscus. Go figure!
What is an Afro-Puerto Rican?
It is a black Puerto Rican.
What race is the Puerto Rican nationality considered?
Puerto Rican
