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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
Who is the officer who ordered the huge flag flown at Fort McHenry on September 13 1814?
Major George Armistead.
What did the Portuguese flag look like that Vespucci sailed under?
1495-1577 the Portuguese flag looked like this:
How can you show loyalty to your flag and to your country?
First and foremost, show RESPECT for the US flag and what it stands for. The US flag stands for liberty and freedom. It stands for all of those who fought for (and those who died for) the liberties we have come to know and love. It stands for the insight and vision that our forefathers had for this new republic. Show respect by standing, removing your hat, and being silent as you watch the flag parade past. Show respect by flying the flag at your home and business, lighting it at night, and seeing that it is replaced when it becomes tattered, torn, and discolored. Wear a US flag pin on your left side over your heart. To do these things is to honor the unique wisdom of our nation's founders who came from various walks of life and pledged their lives and fortunes to fight and struggle for our nations freedom - an individuals' freedom and a nation's freedom of self governing.
Does the Nazi flag stand for hate?
I don't believe the Flag stands for hate. It is just heritage of a people in Germany. It is just like the Confederate flag to Southerners in America.
Answer #2
The Nazis lived by a philosophy of hate, and the swastika flag was the symbol of Nazi party.
The swastika was origionally a religious symbol representing peace (origionated from India). However the Nazis got hold of the design and mutalated it in to something offensive. Although many find it offensive at heart its actually a religious symbol so its down to personal opinion.
Is Greenland not a country because of its color or shape?
*Geographically, Greenland is part of the North American continent; geopolitically, the country is part of Europe, and nationally Greenland is part of Denmark.
* Until World War II, Greenland was closed and self-sufficient economically. During the war, the country was supplied by the USA, which established a number of bases, of which all but three were closed down after the war. Today only the military airbase Pituffik (Thule) in North Greenland is left.
* Greenland ceased to be a Danish colony in 1953 when Greenlanders became equal citizens of the kingdom of Denmark. In 1979 the country achieved Home Rule status and authorized to have its own parliament.
Can the olympic flag fly higher then the American flag?
Of course it can. All you have to do is attach it to a taller flag pole.
Another View: (in the US) No. The rules of flag etiquette of the United states deem that when displayed along with other flags on a single pole, the US flag should be displayed at the highest position on the pole, and when in a grouping of multiple flagpoles, the US flag should be displayed higher than any other flag. These flag rules apply only in the US and its territories, of course, other nations may have differing rules.
What does the flag of the colony of Massachusetts mean?
the blue means positivity, and the yellow represents the courage
Is it okay to draw an American Flag on the ground with chalk?
If you live in America and believe in American culture then you can draw any thing you like to draw!
What do the colors of the Olympic rings represent in handball?
=== === The yellow stands for sunshine, blue stands for rain, green stands for luck, black stands for darkness along the way, and red stands for fun.
Why are the linked rings an olympic symbols?
The five rings symbolize the continents: Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, and America. (North and South America are included as one.)
They are linked together to show the unity of the continents.
Are all the stars the same size on the new Zealand flag?
No. The red part of the star the right is 5/60ths of the flags width. The stars on the top and left are 6/60ths and the one on the bottom is 7/60ths. The white border around the stars is the same thickness (1/120)
How long is each stripe in the French Flag?
The flag's proportions are: 2:3 (2 in height, 3 in width)
each stripe has a width of one third of the total width of the flag.
The height is equal to the width of two stripes.
Basically you can draw a square and divide it vertically in the middle, you will have the two first stripes. Add the third one with the same width and the proportion is correct.
What do the 13 stripes on the 13 colony flag mean?
The stripes of alternating red and white signify the separation of the Colonies from England.
Why does the Newcastle badge have a red flag on it?
because sunderland once saved newcastle from going out of business
What country flag has colors red gold and black with protractor type symbol?
the flag that i am going to put on your head
What type of rhythm does The Star Spangled Banner have - fast or slow and why?
Well, first of all, the original musical arrangement was very different from what it became in the 20th Century until now. Some states attempted to legislate a particular style, but no official standard version exists. It could be 6/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter. And beats per minute can range from about 88 to 120 bpm. So, it's up to the individual and maybe the situation.
Why was yellow chosen as the background for the Gadsden 'Dont Tread On Me' flag?
Because of the U.S Marines drum painted that color and carring the words Dont Tread on me
Is it legal in the US to fly a Polish flag on car without the US flag?
It is legal to display any flag in the US. This is a matter of freedom of symbolic speech.
the proclamation was read on the steps of the general post office in dublin and signalled the start of the Easter rising of 1916.
What does the Irish national flag look like?
the Irish flag is a vertical tricolour of green, white and orange
What was the national flag called the stars and stripes inspired by?
The stars represent the states and the stripes represent the colonies.
Why does holland play in orange and not flag colours?
the name of the Dutch royal family is the House of Orange (Oranje)
