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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
How many stars does the original US flag have?
Thirteen (13) representing the original 13 states of the United States of America.
What days is 6 flags in cali open?
Its open on Saturday and Sunday not the days of the week for school
Why was the Kansas flag designed that way?
The thirty four stars in the state seal in the center of the flag represents Kansas as the 34th state to be part of the US. The state crest above the seal symbolizes fearlessness and courage.
What do the items on the united state flag stand for?
the fifty stars in the field of blue stand for the 50 states. the thirteen stripes of red and white stand for the fist 13 colonies.
What do you think was the significance of Liliuokalani's hoisting the stars and stripes?
I think the first Hawaiians died fighting for the United States against the Germany and then she receive the news.
Did Betty Ross make the US flag?
Actually its "Betsy" Ross and yes she did make U.S. flags... but she did NOT design or make the first U.S. flags. Francis Hopkinson is credited with making the first U.S. flags with 13 six-pointed stars.
What is the flag carrier in the color guard called?
The person who carries the flag is the flag bearer, though there are probably other terms as well.
How do you flag a video on YouTube?
Grab a miniature flag (like those people put on car antennas), jab it into your computer screen, and yell flagged. This will make the video go away.
Is the Danish flag the oldest flag still in use today?
It is the oldest NATIONAL flag still in use - it is not the oldest flag.
What do the colors mean on Zambia's flag?
The red stands for the struggle for freedom, the black is for the Zambian people, and the orange stands for natural resources and mineral wealth. The eagle on the flag is the represenative of the people's ability to rise above the nation' s problems.
When was the first flag ever made?
Ancient flags were made out of materials such as wood, metal and stone. The oldest preserved textile flag is a crude Roman cloth that was found in Egypt and historians figure it dates back to the third century AD.
Which country's flag has shahada?
The flag of Saudi Arabia has the Shahada inscribed in it in Arabic ""(There is) no god but Allah. Muhammad (is the) messenger of Allah" "
What does the Dutch flag symbolize?
It is said that the colours derive from the clothes the Dutch King William I wore, however, the colours are also said to be symbolical.
The Dutch flag has three stripes: red, white and blue. This used to be orange, white and blue.
- Orange means power and justice;
- White is a neutral colour, The Netherlands being neutral in politics and religion, and was the colour of the "highest authority".
- Blue represents the people, their work and their economical function within society.
Why the orange changed into red is quite unclear.
What song is played when the American Flag is lowered in the US Military?
Retreat is played during the lowering of the colors(flag).
TAPS(Lights Out) is not.
Cherubs are often depicted as angelic beings, symbolizing love, purity, and innocence. In religious contexts, they are sometimes believed to serve as messengers of God or guardians of sacred places. Cherubs can also be seen in art and literature as symbols of romance and beauty.
Why is the red cross flag a red cross on a white back round?
Because When the red cross first started the gowns that women would wear had that. And the needed a flag so soldiers would know that they knew they were there to help. So they took a gown and hung it on a pole.
Why does the Washington state flag have a picture of Washington?
Because they named Washington state after George Washington
What was the difference between a red pirate flag and a black pirate flat?
They both have different colors.
Which is not a color of the American flag A red B white C green Dblue?
C Green and stop asking dumb questions
