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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
Why does the Army shoulder patch flag show the blue star field on the right side and not the left?
the flag is facing the other way the flag is facing the other way
What was the name of the boy who stuck his tongue to the flag pole?
If you are referring to the movie "A Christmas Story" then his name would be Flick.
blue=5 yellow=7 red=5 and=12
Circle of 7 stars is on what Flag?
The first 'National Flag' of the USA has a circle of 7 stars on it with 3 stripes, two red, one white.
The American Flag has been our symbol of our nation's strength and unity for how long?
Well you see the American Flag has been our symbol of our nation's strength and unity for 132 years. I know this because I am a geologist teacher and my great great grandmother new Betsy Ross. Yepperdoodles;0 Have a nice day
What do the colors and symbols on the Mexican flag stand for?
At the end of the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), the Army of the Three Guarantees (Ejercito Trigarante or Ejercito de las Tres Garantias) was the name given to the army after the unification of the Spanish troops led by Agustin de Iturbide and the Mexican insurgent troops of Vicente Guerrero, consolidating Mexico's independence from Spain.
At first, the meaning colors of the Army of the Three Guarantees was:
- Green: was a sign of independence from Spain.
- White: Religion, faith or belief, the Roman Catholic faith.
- Red: Union among Americans and Europeans
However the meaning of these colors have varied considerably with the passage of time. The last accepted, modern definitions are:
- Green: Hope in the future.
- White: Unity among the Mexican people.
- Red: The blood of the Mexican heroes.
As for the Mexican coat of arms:
Before 1325 AD, the Aztec or Mexica (as they knew themselves) people were a nomadic tribe that wandered throughout the land, looking for a place to settle and build their capital. Their state religion awaited the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy: that the wandering tribe would find the destined site for a great city whose location would be signaled by an eagle eating a snake while perched atop a cactus.
The Aztecs saw this vision on what was then a small swampy island in the middle of lake Texcoco, after which they founded their capital city, on March 13, 1325. Not deterred by the unfavorable terrain, they set about building their city, using the chinampa system (misnamed as "floating gardens") for agriculture and to dry and expand the island. That city was Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City.
The prophesy and subsequent vision is now immortalized in Mexico's coat of arms and on the Mexican flag.
What is the post where the flag is hung?
the post flag- is 10 feet by 19feet; it for general display on days when it is not appropriate for the garrison flag
How are you supposed to put a flag on a coffin?
If its the US Flag, it goes with the Stars section over the top left corner of the coffin, where the heart is.
What states do the stripes on the US Flag represent?
The thirteen stripes on the US Flag represent the original 13 colonies of the Unites States
There are 13 red and white stripes on the USA flag to represent the 13 original colonies
Why do people celebrate flag day?
Just as we celebrate the birth of independence on July 4th each year, the people of our Nation celebrate the birth of our Flag every year on June 14th. That special holiday is called:flag day
What is the story behind Brazil's flag?
The Brazilian flag officially was adopted as the national flag on November 19, 1889, four days after Brazil became a republic. A different flag, which was similar to the U.S. flag, was flown for the first four days. It then was rejected because of its similarity to another country's flag.
Marshal Manuel Deodoro da Fonse [August 5, 1827-August 23, 1892], who ended the Empire of Brazil by deposing Emperor Pedro II, on November 15, 1889, suggested restoring the imperial flag but with important changes. The new flag was designed by Raimundo Teixeira Mendes [January 5, 1855-1927]. The flag kept the imperial flag's green field with a large yellow rhombus [diamond shape] in the center. The royal crest, which was centered in the diamond, was replaced with a blue globe of stars. A curved white band ran through the blue circle. Inscribed in green capital letters in the white band was the national motto of Brazil: 'Ordem e Progresso' ['Order and Progress'].
The symbolism of the colors on the republican flag was unlike that of the imperial flag. Under the Empire of Brazil, green represented the House of Braganza of the first Emperor, Pedro I [October 12, 1798-September 24, 1834]. Yellow represented the House of Hapsburg of Empress consort Maria Leopoldina [January 22, 1797-December 11, 1826] of Austria.
On the modern flag, green was to symbolize the forest, and yellow the mineral wealth. The blue circle showed the sky over Rio de Janeiro on the morning of November 15, 1889. The stars each represented a specific state.
The original republican flag had 21 stars. There are now 27, representing the 26 states plus the Federal District where the capital of Brasilia is located. For example, 'Sigma Octantis', which is the current 'South Star', represents the Federal District. The reason for such representation is the visibility of 'Sigma Octantis' across almost all of Brazil all year.
The national motto was inspired by the positivist motto of Auguste Comte [1798-1857]. Comte was a French philosopher who was admired by members of the military coup in Brazil.
What does the pilgrims flag look like?
Well... It was a color. With another color put on it. It was on a fabric. It was mainly the first color. And the pilgrims made it. It wasn't very good. They didn't have anything cool to make it with. So they used their cute little hands. PIE
Why did the Chinese people choose red and yellow for their flag?
Red is 4 blood and yellow is 4 wealth
Alternate Answer:The Chinese chose red and yellow as colors for their flag because red symbolizes sacrifice and yellow symbolizes groundedness. Hence, the colors express that China is grounded in sacrifice wrought from the Communist Revolution.
N.B.: The current Chinese flag was unveiled October 1st, 1949. There are five golden stars present on a red field: one large star and four equally sized smaller ones. The smaller stars are located in a right-handed circumference about the largest one. The largest single star represents The People's Communist Party of China. Each smaller star represents pillars of the Chinese nation, that is, its Soil, Mind, Wealth, and Labor.
What is the significance of the US flag?
The significance of US flag is to show that were the best.
The significance of the United States flag is that it represents the United States of America. The thirteen stripes represent the original 13 colonies and the stars represent each state in the United States of America.
'Meet the Press' transcript for Sept 7 2008 Obama us flag stance?
This is a total myth. The president was not on Meet the Press on September 7, 2008, nor has he ever said anything bad about the flag. I enclose a link to the full transcript for Meet the Press from that day. I also enclose a link to snopes.com, which addresses other similar myths about the president and the flag.
How many stripes does a sergeant have on his arm?
A sargeant has three stripes (also called chevrons) to show his rank. They are sown onto his brassard (a fabric strip worn on the right arm)
What flag did the us have when they became a country?
The flag was like the US's flag today, 13 red and white stripes, in the top left corner a blue background, with white stars. Only their were 13 stars, for the 13 colonies. The stars were in a circle. As the US adopted more states, more stars were added.
