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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.

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What do the items on the united state flag stand for?

the fifty stars in the field of blue stand for the 50 states. the thirteen stripes of red and white stand for the fist 13 colonies.

What does White Goat stickers stand for?

Its a company logo for back country dot com

What do you think was the significance of Liliuokalani's hoisting the stars and stripes?

I think the first Hawaiians died fighting for the United States against the Germany and then she receive the news.

Why is the flag at fort mchenry only have 15 stars?

There are "official" flags of the United States. The Flag Act of 1794 increased the number of stars and stripes to 15 each from 13 each (accommodating the addition of Vermont and Kentucky). This was the only official flag to have more than 13 stripes. The Flag Act of 1818 would later reduce the number of stripes to 13. Vermont and Kentucky were added as states in 1791 and 1792, respectively, but the flag was not changed to reflect those additions until 1794. After 1794, the flag would not reflect the additions of Tennessee (1796), Ohio (1803), and Louisiana (1812) until the Flag Act of 1818.

What days is 6 flags in cali open?

Its open on Saturday and Sunday not the days of the week for school

What does the Greenland flag represent?

It features two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red with a large disk slightly to the hoist side of centre. The top half of the disk is red, the bottom half is white. The entire flag measures 18 by 12 parts; each stripe measures 6 parts; the disk is 8 parts in diameter, horizontally offset by 7 parts from the hoist to the centre of the circle, and vertically centered.

Why was the Kansas flag designed that way?

The thirty four stars in the state seal in the center of the flag represents Kansas as the 34th state to be part of the US. The state crest above the seal symbolizes fearlessness and courage.

Did Betty Ross make the US flag?

Actually its "Betsy" Ross and yes she did make U.S. flags... but she did NOT design or make the first U.S. flags. Francis Hopkinson is credited with making the first U.S. flags with 13 six-pointed stars.

What is the name of US national flag?

Its common names are "Star-Spangled Banner" and "Old Glory"

What does the Dutch flag symbolize?

It is said that the colours derive from the clothes the Dutch King William I wore, however, the colours are also said to be symbolical.

The Dutch flag has three stripes: red, white and blue. This used to be orange, white and blue.

  • Orange means power and justice;
  • White is a neutral colour, The Netherlands being neutral in politics and religion, and was the colour of the "highest authority".
  • Blue represents the people, their work and their economical function within society.

Why the orange changed into red is quite unclear.

What is the flag carrier in the color guard called?

The person who carries the flag is the flag bearer, though there are probably other terms as well.

What do cherubs represent?

Cherubs are often depicted as angelic beings, symbolizing love, purity, and innocence. In religious contexts, they are sometimes believed to serve as messengers of God or guardians of sacred places. Cherubs can also be seen in art and literature as symbols of romance and beauty.

What song is played when the American Flag is lowered in the US Military?

Retreat is played during the lowering of the colors(flag).

TAPS(Lights Out) is not.

Why is the red cross flag a red cross on a white back round?

Because When the red cross first started the gowns that women would wear had that. And the needed a flag so soldiers would know that they knew they were there to help. So they took a gown and hung it on a pole.

How did the union army flag look like?

basically like the unite states flag today does

How do you flag a video on YouTube?

Grab a miniature flag (like those people put on car antennas), jab it into your computer screen, and yell flagged. This will make the video go away.

Is the Danish flag the oldest flag still in use today?

It is the oldest NATIONAL flag still in use - it is not the oldest flag.

What do the colors mean on Zambia's flag?

The red stands for the struggle for freedom, the black is for the Zambian people, and the orange stands for natural resources and mineral wealth. The eagle on the flag is the represenative of the people's ability to rise above the nation' s problems.

When was the first flag ever made?

Ancient flags were made out of materials such as wood, metal and stone. The oldest preserved textile flag is a crude Roman cloth that was found in Egypt and historians figure it dates back to the third century AD.

Which country's flag has shahada?

The flag of Saudi Arabia has the Shahada inscribed in it in Arabic ""(There is) no god but Allah. Muhammad (is the) messenger of Allah" "

Why does the Washington state flag have a picture of Washington?

Because they named Washington state after George Washington