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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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The original flag of the United States of America was authorized by Congress on June 14th, 1777, to specify a flag to be flown on ships of the United States. The very first flag was probably designed by Francis Hopkinson who participated in the design of the Great Seal of the United States. His flag design featured 13 six-pointed stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 pattern.
What does the symbol on the templar knights shield stand for?
Nothing, that is not a Knight Templar shield. Templars used a red cross on a white background.
The Teutonic Knights used a black cross on a white background.
Why are there fifty stars on the US flag?
There are 50 stars on the flag representing the 50 states that make up the United State of America. The 13 stripes (alternating red and white) represent the 13 original colonies. Those 13 are:
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Georgia
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- South Carolina
- New Hampshire
- Virginia
- New York
- North Carolina
- Rhode Island
The flags that followed and the states it represented being added are:
- 15 Star flag (1795-1818) - Vermont, Kentucky
- 20 Star flag (1818-1819) - Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee
- 21 Star flag (1819-1830) - Illinois
- 23 Star flag (1820-1822) - Alabama, Maine
- 24 Star flag (1822-1836) - Missouri
- 25 Star flag (1836-1837) - Arkansas
- 26 Star flag (1837-1845) - Michigan
- 27 Star flag (1845-1846) - Florida
- 28 Star flag (1846-1847) - Texas
- 29 Star flag (1847-1848) - Iowa
- 30 Star flag (1848-1851) - Wisconsin
- 31 Star flag (1851-1858) - California
- 32 Star flag (1858-1859) - Minnesota
- 33 Star flag (1859-1861) - Oregon
- 34 Star flag (1861-1863) - Kansas
- 35 Star flag (1863-1865) - West Virginia
- 36 Star flag (1865-1867) - Nevada
- 37 Star flag (1867-1877) - Nebraska
- 38 Star flag (1877-1890) - Colorado
- 43 Star flag (1890-1891) - Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington
- 44 Star flag (1891-1896) - Wyoming
- 45 Star flag (1896-1908) - Utah
- 46 Star flag (1908-1912) - Oklahoma
- 48 Star flag (1912-1959) - Arizona, New Mexico
- 49 Star flag (1959-1960) - Alaska
- 50 Star flag (1960-present) - Hawaii
What colour flag should a ship fly to show it is in quarantine?
Two solid yellow flags (QQ) would be a request for health clearance when entering the harbor.
Position of flag when it is flown midway up the pole?
Its called putting it at half mast. Usually they do it when someone important dies. When the poep died, I know that they do that for him.
White flag with red circle in the middle. It represents the rising sun.
How is the Texas flag flown with the US flag?
Any state flag should be flown below or level with the US Flag, but never above it. If it is on the same level it should be on the right, this includes Texas. The rumor that Texas is the only state that is allowed to fly at level with the US Flag is just that a rumor and an urban myth.
How many American flags can be on a military base?
PUBLIC LAW 94 - 344 specifies:
"Section 2 (e) The flag should be displayed daily on or near the main administration building of every public institution." Military establishments are public institutions.
There are no limitations as to how many flags can be flown, however (see above) usually ONE location is specified as the "Post flag," "Base flag," or "Camp flag," and it is at THAT location at which the daily official raising and lowering of the installation's flag takes place.
What does the blue field on the US Flag Represent?
The blue stands for freedom.
There was never any official meaningfor any of the colors on the flag. However, Charles Thomson, who was Secretary of the US Continental Congress, said that "white signifies purity and innocence, red, hardiness and valour, and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice".
Blue is also a color that represents loyalty.
Blue stands for be loveable until earth stops.
Blue stands for union, being united!!
On the American (US) flag blue stands for loyalty.
Blue is for vigilance, perseverance, justice and freedom.
See the Related Link, posted below, for more information:
Whose flag is orange white and green?
Ireland's flag is green white and orange. The Ivory Coast's flag is orange white and green. Both of those flags have the colours arranged in three equal vertical stripes. India has green, white and orange too, although the Indian flag has the 3 stripes horizontally arranged and a crest on it too.
Under whose flag was Columbus sailing when he discovered America?
he received money to pay for his trip from the Spanish royalty
Although he was Italian, at the time the Italian and all other European nations were either at war or economically struggling or found his desired voyage far from a priority. The Spanish monarch were the only ones willing to fund his voyage.
How many stars were on the flag when the US joined as a state?
shut up sucker star, so you are a sucker dumb one's.
The designer of the 50 star flag?
The 50 star flag was designed by Robert G. Heft. To find out more information on him, check out the related link.
The United States Army Institute of Heraldry designed the 50-star flag. Mr. Heft's design was one of many that were offered by US citizens. Heft was not the only one to suggest the pattern that was eventually selected, but he was the only one to self-aggrandize his effort.
What state is represented by the first star on the first US Flag?
The 13 stars of the first US flag represent the original 13 colonies which became the United States as a result of the Revolutionary War, but the stars do not have individual identities; all 13 of the original states have equal precedence. They created the US simultaneously, not one at a time.
The 1st State is considered to be Rhode Island, as it was the first to ratify the US Constitution, though it didn't become effective until 7 states had ratified it.
Where did Betsy Ross get the idea for the US flag design?
Contrary to the popular story, there is no historical evidence that Betwy Ross designed a U. S. flag. There are receipts showing that she did sew some flags for the Navy.
What color is usually used to represent the British empire on maps during the age of imperialism?
RED!
Where and when was Football played?
What does the Nazi flag represent?
If you mean the soldier's uniforms then I might be able to help.
German uniforms came in HUGE varieties and combinations, unlike most armies which tried to create an all purpose uniform for all troops (British Battle-Dress).
German uniforms sometimes came in different colours depending on what type of unit or service they were for, the most I can remember are:
- Feldgrau (fieldgrey) - Standard colour for regular army clothing
- Black - Panzer crews or SS (political, not for field wear), also found in the Kriegsmarine (Navy)
- Blue - Luftwaffe, airmen, LW ground troops, anything & everything to do with them
- Brown - Tends to be found on Nazi party uniforms (NSDAP, SA), though also main colour of M44 field uniform (major deviation from traditional designs and colours)
Camo - The German's were one of the best camo pioneers in the world, and they had a large variety of camo patterns:
- Splinter - One of Germany's 1st patterns found on the Zeltbahn 31 and usually Luftwaffe (Splinter A) and regular army (Wehrmacht/Heer - Splinter B) smocks.
- Oak Leaf - Used predominantly by the SS and Waffen-SS
- Dot 44 - WSS & SS
- Plane tree - WSS & SS
There are others I can't remember but if you research the names there's plenty of information. I hope this has helped.
Additional Answer
If the questioner is referring to the various colours used on the shoulder straps, headgear, etc., of military uniforms, rather than the colour of the uniforms themselves, then these are referred to as 'waffenfarben' or 'arm of service colours.
These colours were used to identify the branch of a service to which the wearer belonged. This subject is quite extensive, so a full answer is impossible in the space available but, by way of example, for the Army, white indicated infantry, pink indicated panzer, etc. For the Luftwaffe, yellow indicated aircrew or paratroops, red indicated anti-aircraft artillery, etc.
In the case a paramilitary organsations, such as the SA, etc., these colours were used to indicate the regions in which a unit was based, or the function of the individual, etc. Again, too big a topic to cover in this space.
What time of the day should the flag be displayed?
Flying the U.S. flag upside down is recognized as a distress signal and a request for assistance or rescue.
Flying any flag upside-down is a sign of great disrespect for what that flag represents. When it's the flag of a country, flying it upside-down is often the sign of anarchy or other anti-government ideals. That or as a distress signal.
What is the Texas state pledge?
The Texas Pledge:
"Honor the Texas Flag of 1836; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible."
According to The Handbook of Texas Online, "In 1933 the legislature passed a law establishing rules for the proper display of the flag and providing for a pledge to the flag: "Honor the Texas Flag of 1836; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible." The pledge erroneously referred to the 1836 national flag, known as David G. Burnet's flag, instead of the Lone Star Flag. Senator Searcy Bracewell introduced a bill to correct this error in 1951, but the legislature did not delete the words "of 1836" until 1965."
The pledge from 1965 till Jun 15, 2007 was:
"Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible."
House Bill 1034 amended the pledge again with House Bill 1034, which went into effect on Jun 15, 2007 to read:
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
