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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 Nevada's flag represent?
The Nevada State Flag is cobalt blue. In the upper left hand corner are two sprays of sagebrush, the Nevada State Flower, in a semi-circular design. Above the sprays is the state name, "NEVADA", a Spanish word for "Snowclad" as a reminder of the great peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Above the state name is a silver star representing the Nevada State Mineral, Silver and the wealth of mineral resources within the state. The words "BATTLE BORN" on the gold scroll above the star testify that Nevada was admitted to the union during the Civil War.
What colour is Portugal's flag?
The colors used in Portugal flag includes red, green, yellow, white, blue and black. Red and green form mainly the background - bicolor flag and the other colors are used in the symbol embossed in it.
What do the stripes on the America flag signify?
the stripes symbolize the 13 original colonies of the USA
Why do Americans love their flag so much?
it represents our freedom and our nation. and because were proud to be American.
What year were the last two stars added on the flag?
In 1959 Hawaii became the last state joined to the United States, and then the star was added.
How many stars did George Washington have as a general?
George Washington was awarded a generals rank to surpass all others, the number of stars is not specified.
SEE BELOW:
94TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS
2ND SESSION Joint Resolution to provide for the appointment of George Washington to the grade of General of the Armies of the United States. ---- Whereas Lieutenant General George Washington of Virginia commanded our armies throughout and to the successful termination of our Revolutionary War; Whereas Lieutenant General George Washington presided over the convention that formulated our Constitution; Whereas Lieutenant General George Washington twice served as President of the United States of America; and Whereas it is considered fitting and proper that no officer of the United States Army should outrank Lieutenant General George Washington on the Army list: Now, therefore, be it : Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That : (a) for purposes of subsection (b) of this section only, the grade of General of the Armies of the United States is established, such grade to have rank and precedence over all other grades of the Army, past or present. : (b) The President is authorized and requested to appoint George Washington posthumously to the grade of General of the Armies of the United States, such appointment to take effect on July 4, 1976.
Approved October 11, 1976.
How many stars and stripes did the first flag have on it?
The first flag of the United States of America had "13 stars, white on a field of blue representing a new constellation." The 13 stars actually represented the first 13 states of our new nation in 1776. But, our first flag did not show up until June 14th 1777 when the Continental Congress specified the flag to be used on our ships of war during the Revolutionary War (the War of Independence) against Great Britain.
What star is Texas in the US flag?
The star that represents Texas is located in the far right vertical column. It is the star that is 2nd from the top. If you draw a rectangle shape with that particular star being on the left side of the rectangle, you will find that the Texas flag will appear within that rectangle.
The Texas flag is always flying when a U.S. flag is flying. The Texas flag just happens to blend in to the U.S. flag until you place a rectangle around it. The Texas flag is the only state flag that is allowed to fly within the U.S. Flag.
How many stars does Indiana have on its flag?
The outer ring of 13 stars represents the original 13 colonies. The five stars in a half ring around the bottom of the torch represent the next 5 states. The largest star above the torch symbolizes Indiana.
When does the flag fly over the house and senate?
It means that the Senate is in session, or that the President is at the white house. Before telephonse were used all the senators and politicians lived within view of the capital. The flags were a way to know when they were supposed to be there.
What is the name of the poem that later became the star spangled banner?
The poem was called the "Defense of Fort McHenry." It was set to the tune of a British drinking song called "The Anacreontic Song" or more commonly "To Anacreaon in Heaven."
What do the 13 red and white alternating stripes represent on the flag?
The thirteen stripes represent the first thirteen states when America was made.
What country has a red green and blue flag?
Australia
Chile
Cuba
Czech Republic
France
Iceland
Liberia
New Zealand
Slovenia
Thailand
United Kingdom
United States
I attempted to isolate nations with flags containing onlythe colors red white and blue. If there are other colors or shields/emblems with other colors, I eliminated them. There may be errors; I'm looking at small printed likenesses on trade paper.
What are the meanings of the Denmark flag?
Flags in the early times had the function of rallying people in battle and showing them where their side was fighting and heading. So many flags had a 'signal' color like red to draw attention. That is also why the Danish flag is red.
The white cross represents Christianity and can in similar form also be found in the flags of the other Scandinavian countries.
Legend has it that the Danish flag fell out of the sky as a sign of Heaven during the battle of Lyndanisse, in 1219.
Where is the biggest Polish community located in the US?
Chicago, which is also known as "Little Poland."
What color is the Rhode Island colony flag?
Gold lettering, anchor and stars with a light blue ribbon banner.
What is the state of Oregon flag?
Every state has there own flag and it doesn;t have 2 be the same as our countrys.
Thats is true, but the Oregon flag is also two sided, the only other two sided flag is the country of Paraguay.
Whose flag has red and white stripes a blue triangle and one star?
Cuba only peurto rico has the triangle red and blue and white stripes
What is the meaning of the chines flag?
Five yellow stars in the upper left hand corner of a red field.
What do the stripes on the unites states flag mean?
USA FLAG COLORS There was an act that said that the flag of the thirteen United States be the thirteen stripes, alternated with red and white and the union be thirteen stars be white in a bay of blue field that would represent a new constellation. Washington said that they take the stars from the heavens and the red from our mother country that would separate it by white stripes, and the white stripes will mean liberty.
