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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
How many stars and stripes on the U S A flag?
13 stripes symbolizes the 13 original colonies and there are 50 stars because there are 50 states in the USA
What day is the flag half mast until noon?
It's half-staff, not half mast (I made the same mistake earlier today).
The United States Flag Code calls for the U. S. flag to be flown at half-staff only until noon only on Memorial Day. Every other day on which the flag is flown at half-staff, it is until sunset.
It's a flag that can stay outside no matter if it snows, rains, etc.
What does the theftof kemmerichs watch represent?
The theft of Kemmerich' watch represents his life being taken by death.
What is the meaning of flag off?
The terms Flag off and Flag on are frequently used by writers, sometimes with different meanings, though major dictionaries have not considered them fit enough for inclusion.
Fowler is silent on this. Merriam-Webster's Advanced dictionary does not explain these phrasal verbs. American Heritage dictionary has no entry for this.
To make it more complicated, there is a word Flagon referring to a container for liquids.
As a verb, Flag stands for giving signal. You flag a taxi to stop; you flag a waiter to take your orders; you flag a football player for giving a penalty.
We do come across 'Flag on' and 'Flag off' with the meaning 'signal for a start or beginning'.
Even though the word 'Off' often stands for a negative meaning, 'Flag off' is used to mean that somebody gave the orders to start something like a 'race'.
I think that the writers should use these two phrasal verbs sensibly; 'Flag on' should stand for 'signal a start or beginning' and 'Flag off' should stand for 'signal an end or conclusion. This is logical and is by and large followed by responsible writers. Any deviation from this should be treated as a mistake.
What do the symbols on the Japanese flag stand for?
theres hardly any symbols except for the red ball in the center!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT MEANS THE RISE OF THE SUN! im 12 and im not even Japanese and i know that!!
Why is Flag Day celebrated on June 14 each year?
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 in the United States each year because the United States' flag was adopted on June 14, 1777. President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day in 1916. In August 1949, an Act of Congress established National Flag Day.
How do you say flag day in french?
it would be called 'le jour du drapeau', if such a celebration existed in France.
Who were the Reds who were the Whites?
As what it sounds to me, the Reds were the Bolshevik faction (Communists) in the Russian Civil War, and the Whites were the people that opposed them (Royalists, Republicans, the Church, etc.)
When were red and white made the official colors of Canada and who decided?
They arent the official colours, theyre just the colours of the flag.
What is the size of a retirement flag for an airman?
3x5 is standard, though many use the 5x9 (interment) for some reason.... Mine's a 3x5 - I not ready for a 5x9 yet...that'll come soon enough.
From AFMAN 36-2241, 1 OCt 11 (AFMAN=Air Force Manual):
8.2.2.6. Retirement Flag. This flag may be either 3 feet by 4 feet or 3 feet by 5 feet. Members retiring from the Air Force are entitled to presentation of a United States flag. Base organization and maintenance (O&M) funds are authorized for this purchase. For details, refer to AFI 65-601, Volume 1, Budget Guidance and Procedures.
What war was the US flag still standing?
The US National Anthem is referring to the flag over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, an engagement in the War of 1812.
you are almost too stupid to be answered...asia isnt a country so it doesnt have a flag
A simple machine that helps move a flag up a flagpole is?
A pulley system with a rope and a winch can be used to easily raise a flag up a flagpole. The pulley reduces the amount of force needed to lift the flag, making the task easier.
What rules must be followed when a person raises and lowers the flag?
Here is a little info
there is something in the flag code about this.... it says to raise the flag briskly and lower it ceremoniously... for a regular sized pole of 20/25 ft it would take a minute to lower the flag down from the top.
in Disney world they have a flag on a pole (not sure how tall pole is ) and they do a flag lowering ceremony evey day and have a band play the star spangled banner and in that time they lower the flag and un hook it from the halyard and play your a grand old flag with they fold it up. (seen vids of this on youtube)
you are right.
if there more than one flag on separate poles the US flag is raised 1st and lowered last
i wonder where on earth these people got the raising and lowering speed mixed up??
it is raiseds quickly to get to the top of the pole and flying and lowered slowly to apparnelty show reluctance at wanting to take the flag down.
