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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 is the indepenDent Louisiana flag?
The newly independent "Republic of Louisiana" adopted a state flag by action of the State Convention on 11 February 1861. On that date, the committee, which had been appointed on 4 February 1861 for the task of devising a national flag for Louisiana, composed of John K. Elgee of Rapides Parish (chairman), A. Bienvenu Roman of St. James and St. John the Baptist Parish, and Claiborne C. Briscoe of Madison Parish, proposed an ordinance "to establish a flag for the state of Louisiana" that read:
We, the people of the State of Louisiana in convention assembled, do ordain and establish that the flag of the State of Louisiana shall consist and be composed of thirteen horizontal stripes of the colors hereinafter described, and to be disposed in the following order, commencing from the upper line or edge of the flag, to wit: the first stripe blue; second, white; third, red; fourth, white; fifth, blue; sixth, white; seventh, red; eighth, white; ninth, blue; tenth, white; eleventh, red; twelfth, white; and the thirteenth, or bottom stripe, blue.
We do further ordain and establish that there shall be in the upper or chief corner of the flag, a square field, the color whereof shall be red; and the sides therefore equal to the width of seven stripes, and that in the center of said field there shall be a star of due proportionate size, having five points or rays; and that the color of the said star shall be a pail yellow.
We do further ordain and establish that the said flag, and no other, shall be the national flag of the State of Louisiana.
Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
Was Missouri on the confederate flag?
Eventhough Missouri allowed slavery they did not secede or leave the Union. So no Missouri was not on the Confederate flag
Where is the US flag placed on the flagpole?
The very end of the flag pole because it then shows power and might.
What could a sun mean in a flag?
The sun could mean hope or kindness to others. It could mean beauty and power. It could mean survival and happiness.
There are many other things too.
What did a red flag on a pirate ship mean?
No mercy for the opposing ship, all would be killed in battle.
What explorers did not sail by the flag of their native land?
Columbus, and Italian sailor, was funded by Spain. Another Italian, John Cabot, sailed under the English flag. Vespucci, and Italian explorer, sailed with a Spanish expecition. Magellon, a Portuguese sea captain, was funded by Spain. Hudson, and English captain, sailed on different expeditions under the Dutch and the English flags.
What does 8 rays of sun on Philippine flag mean?
The 8 rays of the sun on the Philippine flag represent the first 8 provinces that rebelled against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. These provinces were Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. The sun symbolizes freedom, unity, and independence.
Why do all flags have the shape of rectangle?
There is no specific reason, actually. Also, I know at least one flag does not; look up Ohio's flag.
(alternate answer) Rectangles are a convenient shape to work with. You might also ask why pieces of paper are rectangular, books are rectangular, newspapers and magazines are rectangular, candy bars are rectangular, and so forth. It would be trickier to make pentagonal flags. Why give yourself extra work?
Switzerland's flag is a square rather than a country; I think they had to get special permission for this. Rectangular flags appear to be golden rectangles which are said to look nicer, so perhaps this has something to do with it.
Do the Italy flag and the Mexican flag look alike?
Plain coincidence. Both colors and dimensions (width of each color bar) are different for each flag; Mexico's flag was not based on Italy's and also the meaning of its colors are completely different.
What does the shield mean on the british columbias flag?
There isn't a shield on our flag. The flag has the union jack (British flag) on the top with a crown in the centre, and the bottom half of the flag is a sun with wavy rays over blue waves. The sun sets in the west, so I think the bottom is the sun setting on the Pacific Ocean, and the top is a reference to the UK and the monarchy.
Should the flag ever be worn as apparel?
It is technically illegal to wear a flag, though many people wear flags on their shirts these days. I would not recommend wearing a flag itself as apparel as this could be interpreted as a rude, classless, and unpatriotic gesture.
