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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
Is it accepetable to use the us flag for advertising purposes?
This is a subject that is debated quite often and from researching both sides of the debate it seems that a case for both sides can be made. It comes down to individual interpretation of the flag code.
The flag code states:
The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
I believe the sentence "The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever." is pretty straight forward. But of course this is the USA, and people have a wide variety of opinions on this issue according to their personal interpretation of the code. One counter point is if a business owner displays US flags at his business with advertising, are we to question his motives? For example, is the business owner displaying the flags to show his patriotism, or increase sales and traffic? As I mentioned the code can be interpreted many ways.
Why are the colors of the Italian flag green white and red?
Green stands for peace,red is for war and white is in between for seperation
1. draw a rectangle 2. put a line across it horizontally 3. put a square in the middle 4.color the top part blue and bottom red 5. and as for the square, its some design i cant really put into words
What military ribbon has blue and white vertical stripes?
The one I was looking at is the United Nations service medal for korea.
What does black stripe mean on the German flag?
It symbolizes Austria, especially during the Austrian pursian war.
What do they say at a flag retiring ceremony?
the counselor will ask the presenters to prepare to present colors and they will unfold the flag half way, then, the counselor will present colors." then the presenters will unfold the flag, finally the counselor will say, "retire colors." at this time the presenters throw the flag in the fire and watch it burn. this ceremony is not supposed to be done in public, for doing in public is against the law.
There is one EU flag.
It is a blue rectangle with a circle of 12 gold 5-pointed stars within it.
Apart from that flag, each member state still retains their own national flag - which, in that country, takes precedence over the EU flag.
There are currently 27 member states, with 3 more applicant states.
1. Belgium,
2. Germany,
3. France,
4. Italy,
5. Luxembourg,
6. the Netherlands,
7. Denmark,
8. Ireland,
9. the United Kingdom,
10. Greece,
11. Spain,
12. Portugal,
13. Austria,
14. Finland,
15. Sweden,
16. The Czech Republic,
17. Estonia,
18. Cyprus,
19. Latvia,
20. Lithuania,
21. Hungary,
22. Malta,
23. Poland,
24. Slovenia,
25. Slovakia,
26. Bulgaria,
27. Romania,
The three applicant states are Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey.
The proclamation stating when to fly the flag at half-staff when did this happen?
on memorials day and you do because u can
What does the message at the bottom of the POW-MIA flag mean?
It means that the dead will not be forgotten.
What does the coat of arms on the Croatian flag represent?
The coat of arms represents the five regions of Croatia on it's flag.
What were the flags of the 5 countries that flew over your country before it became the US?
France , Spain , Holland , Sweden and England.
Who are the sewers of the first filipino flag?
I Don't Know ..
Kaya Nga Po Nagtatanung Aku Eh ...
Tpos Nd Neu Dn Po Pla Alam -,-"
