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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
What does the white stand on the us flag?
Purity.
Although meanings to the colors in the American flag were not specifically designated, they were the same as for the Seal of the United States. The seal was authorized by the Continental Congress in 1776, however, the authorized committee did not make it a reality until 1782. Because the seal was established before the American flag, it is believed that the colors in the Seal and their meanings transferred to the flag.
RedThe color red in the American seal and transferred to the American flag stands for valor and hardiness. WhiteThe color white in the American seal and transferred to the American flag stands for purity BlueThe color blue in the American seal and transferred to the American flag is the color of the Chief and stands for perseverance, justice and vigilanceWhy is the color of the UK flag that color?
It's a combination of the flags of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It does not have a single "that" color.
What is the appropriate size flag for a 50 foot flag pole?
Two flags measuring 5 ft x 8 ft would need a 30 ft Pole
How many strips are there on the US a flag?
there is 13 stripes on the American flag to represent the original 13 colonies.
What national flag does not share a geometric characteristic?
The flag of Taiwan does not share a geometric characteristic.
What shade of blue was or is used in the confederacy flag?
There were three (3) official flags of the Confederate States of America (CSA). The CSA Congressional Flag Acts do not specify what the exact colors were to be. There merely stated the colors of white, red, and blue. Likewise the various battle flags and navy jack did not appear to have any color specifications either. Many of the official flags were made by the Richmond Clothing Depot, the Staunton Clothing Depot, and the Charleston Clothing Depot.
What does don't tread on me mean on the yellow flag?
"I am warning you... do not step on me!"
The yellow flag with the words "Don't Tread on Me" also features a coiled rattlesnake. This flag is called the "Gadsden Flag" named after the South Carolina senator Christopher Gadsden who designed the flag in 1775-1776. This flag was then presented to the Continental Navy Commodore Esek Hopkins as his personal flag in early 1776.
The "Don't Tread on Me" statement associated with a rattlesnake was common in Colonial America beginning in the 1760s. The idea of a rattlesnake came first from a letter published in a newspaper by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. Since the rattlesnake was not found in England it served as a vicious warning to the British Parliament. The rattlesnake much like Colonial America at the time would not strike unless provoked. Would send a warning first by rattling. And, if and when it struck the bite would be painful and sometimes deadly.
This image of a coiled or running rattlesnake appeared on a number of flags during the Revolutionary War era: Proctor's Westmoreland County 1st Battalion from Pennsylvania, Sullivan's Life Guard of the Rhode Island Militia, The United Train of Artillery of Providence Rhode Island, Patrick Henry's Culpeper Minutemen from Virginia, the Gadsden flag, and the first Navy Jack flag.
When a public figure dies at what position on the flag pole is the flag flown?
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
Which flag is different on the front and back?
The state of Oregon is the only state flag in the United States that has a different image on each side. The front has the state seal, the "State of Oregon," and "1859" the year of their admission to the USA. The back side shows the profile of a beaver and a tree stump. The flag is dark blue with yellow/gold images.
What does the amaracan flag represent?
The US flag contains 13 strips commemorating the original 13 Colonies and 50 stars, one for each state now in the Union. That is the same basic design as our original flag ... just added more stars as the country grew.
What do the symbols on the Texas flag represent?
The donkey is the symbol of the republican party of the united states of America.
What is the US pledge to the flag?
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, for liberty and justice for all.
What did the New Zealand flag look like in ancient times?
The current New Zealand red and blue ensigns date from the first decade of the 20th century. For info on New Zealand flags prior to that, please see the related link.
