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When was the Olympic flag used?
The Olympic flag is used during the Olympics. The offical flag has been flown at every Olympic games sine the 1920 Antwerp games.
When was the current Australian flag - as used in 2009 - designed?
1900, first flown on Federation 1901.
What does it means when the flag is flown upside down?
An American flag or for that matter any flag flown upside-down is considered a sign of distress... US Code:T36 Ch10.176 (a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. Opinions: Mutiny, piracy, sinking, coup, rebellion of the people/government. The fact that any flag flown upside-down means distress is not the whole story however... flags flown upside-down can and are used as a form of protest. The flag is a symbol of control and superiority. The use of such in any other way is considered "desecration."
Is the flag flown somewhere before used in a military funeral?
Most flags used in military funeral were flown over the Capitol in Washington DC for just a moment before being packaged for military funerals.
When would you fly the American flag upside down?
The American Flag flown upside down is a cry for help. It was mainly used on boats before the era of radio.
Hear alarm black or see black flag?
The black flag has several uses. In 1831, the black flag was used as a protest symbol in the first Canut revolt. It was flown in the 1840s hunger riots. It is also used as a symbol anarchist.
Things you should never do out of respect to the flag?
Etiquette states certain things should never be done out of respect for the American Flag. The flag should never be flown upside down, be used as a decoration, be used for advertising, be used as part of a costume, be marked in any way, be used for carrying, or touch the ground.
What does a flag flown upside down signal?
It is a DISTRESS signal ... calling for Help
Can union jack be flown upsidedown?
National flags flown upside down used to be an internationally recognized signal to signify a distress situation but with modern communications, this is no longer necessary. The Union Flag flown upside down is still seen occasionally, but this is down to ignorance rather than distress.
What year was the 34 stars flag first used?
The 34 star flag was first used in 1861 to acknowledge Kansas. This is actually the same year in which the confederate flag was flown. Despite that the South seceded from the Union, Lincoln would not allow any stars to be removed. The 34 star flag flew until 1863 when the 35 star flag was created to acknowledge West Virginia.
When were the Olympic rings first used?
The Olympic Committee adopted the symbol/flag in 1914, and it was first flown at the 1920 Antwerp Games.
What is the name the Navy uses for the Flag?
The name the navy uses for the US Flag is the Ensign. They also fly a commissioning pennant from the highest point on the ship. And there are also signal flags used to communicate.
