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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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Why might US today use blue and red colors on white paper?
To give the paper a patriotic look and feel.
What does the crescent moon mean on the SC state flag?
The crescent moon on the South Carolina state flag is a symbol of the state's link to the silver crescent emblem worn by the South Carolina troops during the Revolutionary War. This emblem was interpreted as a symbol of liberty and defiance against British rule.
What is in the truck of a flag pole?
As far as the truth, now i am not sure. Where i get my information is from the military soldier board study guides. The soldier boards were held to distinguish the soldier with the most knowledge in all military categories including rules, history, standards and procedures to name a few. Boards were also played a part in deciding if a soldier should be promoted in the ranks of non-commissioned officer (NCO) E5-E10. I have been in many soldier boards including two for soldier of the year for Descom and 8th army command. I can tell you that question was asked on almost every board and what i was given to study and the answer i gave on these boards were this. A truck is the mechanism at the top of a military flagpole that supports the upper wheel through which the rope that raises and lowers the flag is controlled. What is inside it are a razor blade, a match, and a .45 caliber bullet. The razor is for cutting out the stars of the flag the match is for burning the field and the 45 was the last Act of defiance towards the enemy by taking your own life as commanding officer. That is what I read in the manuals it is what I gave as my answers on the boards and whether it is really true or not I really don't know.
What does it mean if a flag is flown backwards -?
In wartime the flag is worn backwards to show advancement.. take the flag and put it on a flag-pole and run at the enemy.. it flies backwards.. Hope this helped Flying the flag upsidedown is a sign of duress. The idea being that your enemies would not know which side was up but your friends would and would come to your aid.
What does A FLAG red flag with a white diagonal stripe MEAN?
It means that there are snorkeling or diving activities nearby.
Who replaced the bear flag with the flag of the us?
The CA flag is the "Bear" flag. It still flies everyday over the state. When CA became a state on Sept. 9th 1850 the US flag was added and both are used. The flag was designed and sewn by a little girl and commissioned by John C. Fremont. The story goes that when he captured the state from the Mexican government and took the governor captive he had the flag made to fly over Monterey The story states that the red stripe on the bottom first came from the petticoat of the girl who made it. By-the-way one reason why a bear was used on the flag is because in the early days of the state bears roamed the state and could be found in most regions. The Spanish use to capture them, dig a pit, and put a bear and bull together to watch the outcome. The bear population of the state is smaller and to see one you usually have to go into the high country. To shoot and hunt a bear takes a special hunting permit. To observe a bear is a real experience.
What does this flag mean While boating you see a red flag with a white diagonal stripe.?
A diver is underwater in the area. Stay at least 100 ft away.
How many flags have flown over California?
In terms of flags of nations, be they long lived or not: Spain, Mexico, Argentina, England, Russia, Californio (Mission) Independence, The California Lone Star Republic, The California Republic and the Stars and Stripes. There were also numerous versions and revisions (Spain 4, Mexico 4 etc.)
Any person interested in the flags that have flown over California should attempt to attend the Bear Flag ceremony held in Sonoma every June.
Some people believe that the flag could be seen by the light of the explosions going off but that is not true. The simple fact that shooting was still going on proved that the forsat had not surrendered and thus the flag was still flying. If the fort had been taken there would have been no need to continue firing.
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Historians have debated over this topic for years, and no one can prove that the flag could not be seen, and no one can prove that the flag could be seen as the song suggests. The only way to know the truth was to be there, at the time the battle happened, and I don't believe that anyone from that period of time is still living.
What Do The Colors On A Flag Represent?
The colors on a flag represent different things depending on what country the flag belongs too. Do you have a specific flag that you are asking about?
Slightly different salutes for different nations. For the US military, the proper way to salute when wearing the beret or without headgear is to raise your right hand until the tip of your forefinger touches the outer edge of your right eyebrow (just above and to the right of your right eye). When wearing headgear, the forefinger touches the headgear slightly above and to the right of your right eye. Your fingers are together, straight, and your thumb snug along the hand in line with the fingers. Your hand, wrist, and forearm are straight, forming a straight line from your elbow to your fingertips. Your upper arm (elbow to shoulder) is horizontal to the ground.
What is meant by spurl the flag?
"spurl the flag" is a saying for Pakistani independence day.
"spurl" the word means to sprawl-out
Why did Georgia change its state flag in 1956?
In Florida, what does the state divers-down symbol look like?
What does the Tasmanian Flag mean?
The Tasmanian flag is the only one with a non-native animal on it - that being the lion. The lion represents the connection to the British crown. The Union Jack in the top left corner also represents the connection to the British Empire.
Can the Texas flag fly as high as the us flag?
A similar question was asked, and this is part of the answer given:
"When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right.
..The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger.
..No other flag ever should be placed above it.
..The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered.
