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Flags
The histories, meanings, and descriptions of the flags of the Countries of the World and the etiquette of using them.
6,955 Questions
What do the symbols on New Mexico's flag mean?
The flag of the state of New Mexico has a red sun symbol of the Zia (native Americans) on a field of yellow. The colors honor Isabella I of Castile and the conquistadors who explored that area.
What do the colours of the UK flag represent?
red represents red coats, blue represents bluish tea, and white represents biscuits.
What is the correct means of disposal for a US national flag?
The correct way to dispose of a tattered US flag is burning. Respectful burnings are conducted on Flag Day by the American Legion, among others.
What does it mean ''if it ain't red leave it in the shed''?
C'mon are some of these answers for real??
'If it ain't red leave it in the shed' is referring to a saying made famous from an International Harvester tractor marketing campaign from the 1950's.
If you don't know what an International Harvester tractor looks like- check out this link and then you will know why the saying is still around.......
Why the American special forces have an upside down flag on their shoulders?
If the soldier were carrying a flag, the flag would appear "backwards" when viewed from the soldier's right. Thus, the right side patch is backwards. It's the same reason that the flag is painted backwards on the right side of airplanes and other vehicles.
Which country had first flag on the moon?
Technically the United States did, but at the time the USSR, and the US were sending many lunar vehicles, satellites, and other items to the moon.
Where is the scroll in the knights of the magic flag?
It's on the tip left page above the flags of the man pouring a bucket of water on a the fire flag.
Is there a reason why the flag of New Brunswick has a ship on it?
Yes there is. it is because New Brunswick was famous for ship building.
What does the confederate flag paired with a checkered flag mean?
It means that a good ol' boy just won a NASCAR race.
