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The English flag, known as the St George's Cross, was chosen because it represents St George, the patron saint of England. The cross, a red cross on a white background, became a symbol of English identity and valor during the Crusades in the 12th century. It was officially adopted as the national flag in the 14th century and has since been associated with English national pride and heritage.
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What does the English flag colours represent?
Do you mean the English flag or the British flag? The English flag is the St Georges cross ie a red addition cross on a white background. The British flag, properly called the Union Flag or sometimes the Union Jack, is an amalgam of the flags of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Why was the Michigan state flag chosen?
Perhaps because the voters in 1900 felt a need for something more colorful then a plain white flag bearing the State Seal. In any case it was named the State Flag by a vote to alter its design as an amendment to the State Constitution.
What was the English flag of the 13 colonies called?
The Queen Anne Flag
What do the stripes on the English flag mean?
The are no stripes on the English flag. The flag of England is a red cross of St.George on a white background. The flag of the United Kingdom has the the St. George's cross superimposed on the crosses of St.Patrick (Ireland) and St.Andrew (Scotland).
What colors are the english flag?
The flag consists of a red cross on a white background. The Flag of England is the St George's Cross.
When was the flag of Canada chosen?
The Maple Leaf flag was chosen in 1967.
What is National Flag of Canada and what day was it chosen?
The Nation Flag of Canada is the current flag of Canada and it was chosen as the new flag on January 28, 1965. But the flag was inaugurated on February 15, 1965.
What flag was chosen for Canada?
The Maple Leaf
Why was the new york flag chosen?
Every state has a State Flag that represents themselves. The state of New York passed a resolution to adopt their State Flag in 1788.
When was the flag chosen?
The American flag was chosen in 1958. It was designed by a 17yr old student called Robert G. Heft. He created it for a school project.
When did Canada choose its flag?
Canada's current flag was chosen on February 15, 1965.
What does the red and blue stand for in the English flag?
There is no blue on the English flag
What is Guatemala's pledge to their flag in English?
Pledge in English Guatemala's flag
What is 'the chosen' when translated from English to Italian?
"The chosen" in English is l'eletto in Italian.
What constellation is chosen for the Australian flag?
southern cross
When was the Australian flag chosen?
The Australian flag was chosen from thousands of entries in a competition held in 1901. On 3 September 1901, the new Australian flag flew for the first time from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The flag was simplified, and approved by King Edward VII in 1902.
Why were the colours in the olympic flag chosen?
Because we wanted 2
