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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 the seven stripes on the flag?
There are actually 13 stripes (7 red and 6 white)... One for each of the 13 original colonies.
What is the value of an American Flag made in 1865 35 stars 4 x 7?
That is the Native American flag, but I'm not sure the value. Sorry.
Did pirates only use the skull and crossbones on their flags?
A skull, or "death's head" as the pirates would call it, represents death. That's really all there is to it. It could be used to scare their enemies, as if to say "we will kill you." It could also symbolize the fact that pirates were not scared of death. They generally accepted that the pirate life is dangerous, as in the famous quote by Black Bart Roberts, "A short life and a merry one. This shall be my motto." Roberts crew sailed under two different flags; one that contained two skulls and one that contained a skeleton.
Why was red put on the us flag?
Red is a color that stands out clearly against the sky and the colors of nature, making the flag stand out against its surroundings. The same reason would explain why red is the color used for flags of danger or caution as it is very important that those do not get overlooked.
How many stars were on the first veterans day flag in 1954?
Forty eight. The flag of the United States of America had forty eight stars from 1912 until 1959. Veteran's Day is celebrated in the United States on November 11th each year. The November 11th celebration dates back to 11:00am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when the hostilities of World War One officially came to an end. Most of the world recognizes November 11th as "Armistice Day." In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a resolution changing "Armistice Day" to "Veterans Day" as a recognition to all veterans of all wars.
The Olympic flag presented by Coubertin in 1914 is the prototype: it has a white background, and in the centre, there are five interlaced rings blue, yellow, black, green, and red. The blue ring is farthest left, nearest the pole.
What color is are the stripes on the US flag?
The colors are red (7 stripes) and white (6 stripes). The field containing 50 stars is blue.
The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies, and the 50 stars represent the current number of states (which changed over time as states were added).
What flag has a red stripe white stripe and a green stripe?
Ivory Coast... Algeria... Italy... Bulgaria... Madagascar... Hungary... Iran... Kuwait... Oman... Mexico all have those colors.
Why was the confederate flag different from the US flag?
You don't want the same flag as your enemy but they somewhat are similar just like the U.S and Britians flag with the colors.
The Confederate States of America (CSA) was formed of the southern states that seceded from the United States of America in 1861 at the onset of the Civil War. Originally there were 7 states then later 11 states in the Confederacy. The first CSA national flag had 7, 11, and then 13 stars in a circle. Two border states (Missouri and Kentucky) did not secede from the Union but had representatives on both the USA and CSA legislatures. That is why there were 13 stars on the first CSA flag. During the Civil War the CSA was not part of the USA, they were considered a separate nation. During the history of the Confederacy there were three different "official" flags of the CSA. After the defeat of the Confederate Army of Virginia and arrest of their President Jefferson Davis the southern states were returned to the United States of America.
Read more: Why_is_the_confederate_flag_different_from_the_US_flag
Should the American flag be at half mast on the 4th of July?
It is represented to be a soilder of some sort has past on and died.
The original flag of the United States of America was authorized by Congress on June 14th, 1777, to specify a flag to be flown on ships of the United States. The very first flag was probably designed by Francis Hopkinson who participated in the design of the Great Seal of the United States. His flag design featured 13 six-pointed stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 pattern.
What does the symbol on the templar knights shield stand for?
Nothing, that is not a Knight Templar shield. Templars used a red cross on a white background.
The Teutonic Knights used a black cross on a white background.
Why are there fifty stars on the US flag?
There are 50 stars on the flag representing the 50 states that make up the United State of America. The 13 stripes (alternating red and white) represent the 13 original colonies. Those 13 are:
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Georgia
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- South Carolina
- New Hampshire
- Virginia
- New York
- North Carolina
- Rhode Island
The flags that followed and the states it represented being added are:
- 15 Star flag (1795-1818) - Vermont, Kentucky
- 20 Star flag (1818-1819) - Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee
- 21 Star flag (1819-1830) - Illinois
- 23 Star flag (1820-1822) - Alabama, Maine
- 24 Star flag (1822-1836) - Missouri
- 25 Star flag (1836-1837) - Arkansas
- 26 Star flag (1837-1845) - Michigan
- 27 Star flag (1845-1846) - Florida
- 28 Star flag (1846-1847) - Texas
- 29 Star flag (1847-1848) - Iowa
- 30 Star flag (1848-1851) - Wisconsin
- 31 Star flag (1851-1858) - California
- 32 Star flag (1858-1859) - Minnesota
- 33 Star flag (1859-1861) - Oregon
- 34 Star flag (1861-1863) - Kansas
- 35 Star flag (1863-1865) - West Virginia
- 36 Star flag (1865-1867) - Nevada
- 37 Star flag (1867-1877) - Nebraska
- 38 Star flag (1877-1890) - Colorado
- 43 Star flag (1890-1891) - Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington
- 44 Star flag (1891-1896) - Wyoming
- 45 Star flag (1896-1908) - Utah
- 46 Star flag (1908-1912) - Oklahoma
- 48 Star flag (1912-1959) - Arizona, New Mexico
- 49 Star flag (1959-1960) - Alaska
- 50 Star flag (1960-present) - Hawaii
What colour flag should a ship fly to show it is in quarantine?
Two solid yellow flags (QQ) would be a request for health clearance when entering the harbor.
Position of flag when it is flown midway up the pole?
Its called putting it at half mast. Usually they do it when someone important dies. When the poep died, I know that they do that for him.
White flag with red circle in the middle. It represents the rising sun.
How is the Texas flag flown with the US flag?
Any state flag should be flown below or level with the US Flag, but never above it. If it is on the same level it should be on the right, this includes Texas. The rumor that Texas is the only state that is allowed to fly at level with the US Flag is just that a rumor and an urban myth.
How many American flags can be on a military base?
PUBLIC LAW 94 - 344 specifies:
"Section 2 (e) The flag should be displayed daily on or near the main administration building of every public institution." Military establishments are public institutions.
There are no limitations as to how many flags can be flown, however (see above) usually ONE location is specified as the "Post flag," "Base flag," or "Camp flag," and it is at THAT location at which the daily official raising and lowering of the installation's flag takes place.
What does the blue field on the US Flag Represent?
The blue stands for freedom.
There was never any official meaningfor any of the colors on the flag. However, Charles Thomson, who was Secretary of the US Continental Congress, said that "white signifies purity and innocence, red, hardiness and valour, and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice".
Blue is also a color that represents loyalty.
Blue stands for be loveable until earth stops.
Blue stands for union, being united!!
On the American (US) flag blue stands for loyalty.
Blue is for vigilance, perseverance, justice and freedom.
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Whose flag is orange white and green?
Ireland's flag is green white and orange. The Ivory Coast's flag is orange white and green. Both of those flags have the colours arranged in three equal vertical stripes. India has green, white and orange too, although the Indian flag has the 3 stripes horizontally arranged and a crest on it too.
Under whose flag was Columbus sailing when he discovered America?
he received money to pay for his trip from the Spanish royalty
Although he was Italian, at the time the Italian and all other European nations were either at war or economically struggling or found his desired voyage far from a priority. The Spanish monarch were the only ones willing to fund his voyage.
