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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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How would you describe the Sioux Nation flag?
The Sioux were never a single tribe but a collection of 7 related tribal groups:
- Mdewakanton
- Wahpekute
- Wahpeton
- Sisseton
- Yankton (Ihanktonwan)
- Yanktonai
- Teton
The largest of these (and the most well-known) were the Teton Sioux, subdivided into the Oglala, Brule, Minneconjou, Two Kettle, Hunkpapa, Sans Arcs and Blackfoot Sioux.
The idea that any of these groups had any kind of tribal symbol is ridiculous; only in very recent times have the different native American groups designed flags for themselves with a wide range of traditional symbols incorporated. None of these flags existed during the 19th century and most have only been used since the 1960s.
The link below takes you to an image of the modern Oglala Sioux flag, featuring a camp circle of tipis:
What is the meaning of the symbol middle of the India flag?
the chakar in the middle of flag means the law of dharma,peace,truth and dignity..
What is the National Flag of India?
The national flag of India looks like a horizontal rectangular tricolor of deep saffron on the top, white in the middle with Ashokchakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at it's center and green at the bottom.
The flag of India is a horizontal tricolor in equal proportion of deep saffron on the top, white in the middle, and dark green on the bottom. In the middle of the white band there is a navy blue wheel to indicate the Dharma Chakra, the wheel of law in the Sarnath Lion Capital.
What is the 3 mottos on the Georgia state flag?
The current flag bears the State motto of Wisdom, Justice and Moderation, The National motto of In God We Trust both appearing beneath the banner of Constitution.
What do the colors of the Uganda flag represent?
black is for the people
yellow is for the sun
and red is for brotherhood and fraternity
Why did he put a flag on the moon?
He was making a point. "We got here first so we put our flag here".
Just in case you did not already know, the only reason for the space race in the 1960s and the moon landings was to demonstrate which country could throw the largest hydrogen bomb, the farthest distance, the most accurately, without actually having to throw one! All part of The Cold War strategy.
What do the stripes on the French flag stand for?
Colors on French Flag
the French flag is the official French pavilion since 1794. It was drawn by Jacques Louis David, famous French painter, but it has its origins in July 1789. Shortly after the fall of the Bastille, the king visited the Paris town hall and was handed a blue and red cocard - the long-time colours of the town - which he put on his hat next to the white cocard (French kingdom emblem at the time), as a gesture towards the people of Paris. It is said that it was an idea of LAFAYETTE and that the newly created cocard became rapidly popular. The 'cocard story' was witnessed by Thomas Jefferson on the 17th of July 1789 ( http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocarde_tricolore#Histoire ).
(Since the reign of Henri IV, the red and blue could be found in the royal emblems, standing for the Kingdom of "Navarre".)
The blue and red colours in Paris' flag were standing for the patron saints of the town (Saint Denis, Saint Martin). The popular "Garde Nationale", heir of the "Garde française" (regiment meant to protect the King) already had the three colours blue, white and red on their uniforms. Members of the Garde Nationale took part - and even led - in the storming of La Bastille.
The white was associated at the time with the kingdom, or with France, more that with the kings, and indicated the dedication of the kingdom to the Virgin Mary.
The three colours were used in different orders (blue-red-white for the scarf of public officials in 1790, white-red-blue in horizontal bands for the 'Fête de la Fédération' on the 14th of July 1790. In 1790 were also adopted new versions of ship's pavilions, despite some traditionalists arguing that because of the colours, it would resemble too much the Dutch flag.
The flag was adopted officially by the Convention as the national flag only in 1794 (15th of February).
The white flag replaced the three-colour flag in 1814-1815, and from 1815 to 1830, during the two first periods when the monarchy was reinstated.
In 1830 the king Louis-Philippe came to power and reinstated the three-colour flag.
After the overthrow of the Emperor Napoleon III, a royalist majority offered the throne to the Count of Chambord. He said he would accept the throne on the condition that the tricolour be replaced by the white flag. This proved impossible to accommodate and France remained a republic.
a detailed article (in French): http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drapeau_de_la_France
The Canadian flag is the Red Maple Leaf.
Canada's flag is a red vertical stripe, a white vertical stripe with a red leaf, and then another red vertical stripe. To see a picture click here:
http://www.appliedlanguage.com/flags_of_the_world/large_flag_of_canada.gif
What year was the Establishment of the Candian flag?
The present Canada day flag was established in 1965.
Blue represents peace, tranquility, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, cold, technology, and depression. Blue can "slow the pulse rate, lower body temperature, and reduce appetite." Blue is considered a business color because it reflects reliability. In China, blue is associated with immortality. In Colombia, blue is associated with soap. For Hindus blue is the color of Krishna. For the Jews, blue symbolizes holiness. In the Middle East blue is a protective color. Note: Blue is often considered to be the safest global color.
Where can you get a picture of the French flag?
The French flag is based on a revolutionary cockade created during the French Revolution in 1789, after the fall of the Bastille. It takes the colours of red and blue, the colours of Paris (blue representing equality, and the need for the first two Estates to maintain their duty to the common people, or the Third Estate, as well as sharing the burden of taxes; red representing liberty, the colour of the bonnet rouge, a hat of liberty worn by revolutionaries). The red and blue are combined with white, symbol of the Bourbon monarchy.
The flag represents everything the French Revolution stood for, including all the ideals mentioned in the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen, the 1791 and 1795 Constitutions, founded on liberal bourgeois ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. The colours of the flag are a symbol of the achievements that were won through the Revolution.
What does the 4 stars on the new zealand flag mean?
The New Zealand Flag is the symbol of the realm government and people of New Zealand. Its royal blue background is reminiscent of the blue sea and clear sky surrounding us. The stars of the Southern Cross emphasise this country's location in the South Pacific Ocean. The Union Flag gives recognition to our historical foundations and the fact that New Zealand was once a British colony and dominion.
What does each each spoke mean in the Indian flag?
The wheel on the Indian flag with 24 spokes is the Ashoka Chakra. 12 of the 24 spokes are a representation of the causal links that are taught by Buddha. These are Avidya (lack of knowledge), Samskara (constructive volitional activity), Vijnana (consciousness), Namarupa (name and form), Sadayatana (six senses), Sparsa (contact), Vedana (pain), Trsna (thirst), Upadana (grasping), Bhava (coming to be), Jati (being born) and Jaramarana (old age). The other twelve spokes are represented by the same list, only backward, represent the Dhamma - the Life.
Is there a Michigan Flag on the moon?
No. If you look at the moon with the naked eye on Earth, you see craters that look very small. However, the craters are very large, and larger than the American flag Neil Armstrong placed. Because the size difference from Earth effects the size of the craters from the naked eye, you would not be able to see the flag. In fact, from the moon looking back to earth, you can see no man-made structures at all. The distance is too far. Also, the flag was knocked flat by the force of the lunar module's take-off from the surface.
The flag of Egypt's colors are:
~Red
~White
~ And Black
What does the the color red on the flag mean?
The red means hardiness, bravery, strength, and valour.
What does the blue in Frances flag stand for?
The blue on the French flag is said to be the color of the flag of one of the patron saints of Paris, Saint-Denis. What is sure is that blue and red were the colors of the flag of the town of Paris, when the French flag was officially created.
What does the South African flag represent?
"Although the colors have no official meaning attached to them, they represent a synopsis of the country's vexillological history and current political realities. Black, green and yellow are the colors of Nelson Mandela's political party. Moreover, the flag incorporates also the colors of the African National Congress and the former Boer republics flags (red, white, and blue). The Y shape represents the convergence of South Africa's diverse society and unity. The South African flag is basically made up of former South African flags and the past meanings of the colors were that red stands for bloodshed, blue for open blue skies, green for the land, black for the black people, white for the European people and yellow for the natural resources such as gold."
What do the colours in the Indian flag mean?
In the centre of the white band, there is a wheel in navy blue to indicate the Dharma Chakra, the wheel of law in the Sarnath Lion Capital. Its diameter approximates the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes, which intends to show that there is life in movement and death in stagnation. The saffron stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation; the white, for purity and truth; the green for faith and fertility.
What are the recorder notes for Wavin' Flag by k naan?
the chorus is .....GGABG CCCBA BBBAG AABAGF#G GGAGF#G GGAGF#G GAGF#G ABA on the second chorus u dont do ABA u hold G for 4 beats
What country flags have gold black green and purple?
Italy of course! Also Spain and Mexico! But if your looking for Europe use Spain or Italy! Also Libya and Saudi Arabia a lot of flags in Africa have green in them. And don't Forget Ireland! The home of green! Libya's flag is all pure solid green nothing else solid green too if you're looking for the most green. Also, Saudi Arabia's flag is all green with some Arabic Calligraphy in the middle.
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