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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
When was the Hawaiian flag officially adopted?
The flag in use today is the eight stripe version of the 1816 flag with the order of stripes as White, Red, Blue, White, Red, Blue, White and Red. It was standardized in 1843 and was named the Official State Flag in 1959..
I do believe most Americans call the flag OLE GLORY. But now days and i personally believe it is a shame that a large percentage(mostly new citizens from other countries) do not salute or stand for it.
Who made first flag of Poland?
The Polish parliament was to accept white-red banner as the official one, but actually those colours derive from white eagle on the red setting-sun background this combination is known since time immemorial (more than 1000 yrs)
What does the englad flag look like that john Cabot sail for?
John Cabot was born in Italy. He explored and served under King Henry VII who was the ruler of the country of England.
Which bodies of water did the union ship occupy as part of the union blockade?
mississippi river, cumberland river, rivers around both capitals, altantic ocean. the union broke the interational code honoring the territory of america's main line of supply, the mississippi.lincoln knew what he was doing when he observed the logic of scott's andoconda plan.
What does the English flag look like?
It has a yellow sun, and in the backround there is blue and white wavy lines and then a red cross and then red diagnol lines coming out from that and white is around that and blue is in the backround and there is a crown in the middle of the red cross! The red cross is squished in the top. It's confusing but just go to Google Images and type in "British Columbia's Flag" to see what I mean!
Why does Wales have a different flag to England?
Wales is not a kingdom. The flag of the United Kingdom includes crosses representing England, Scotland, and Ireland, all of which were kingdoms in their own right prior to being United under the British crown.
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Incorrect answer. Wales was a kingdom until the assasination of the Welsh king, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, in 1282.
Why is the Texas flag side by side the American flag?
TEXAS Flag is the only United States (State Flag) that is allowed to fly at equal height as the United States Flag. All other State flags must according to Federal Law fly below the top height of the U.S flag.
What does the white stripe on the Guatemala flag represent?
Meaning of the Guatemalan Flag:
In the Guatemalan flag's coat of arms, the crossed rifles indicate Guatemala's willingness to defend itself by war if need be; while the olive branches symbolize the preferred peace. The sky blue stripes represent the fact that Guatemala is located between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and the white stripe stands for the purity of the country's values and peace posted by John :)
What do the colors on the Puerto Rican flag represent?
This is the symbolism according to the 1895 meeting:
Red Stripes - The blood from the brave warriors.
White Stripes - Victory and peace after obtaining indepence.
Blue Triangle - Our sky and coastal waters.
White Lone Star - Our beautiful Island.
How many rings on a Olympic flag?
There are 6 colours on the Olympic flag - blue, black, red, yellow, green and white.
Read more: How_many_colours_are_in_the_olympic_flag
What do the colors on the English flag mean?
The British flag combines characteristics of the three older national flags. The red saltire of St. Patrick representing Ireland, the white saltire of St. Andrew to Scotland and the red cross of St. George for the Kingdom of England.
Which country has a red flag with a bird?
Albania. Red flag with double-headed eagle. see the Related link for pictures and more info (recommended reading) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Albania
What does the star represent on California's state flag?
The grizzly bear symbolizes "great strength" while the lone star is a reference to the lone star of Texas.
Before Ca. adopted the Bear Flag in 1846, the state flag was the California Lone Star Flag, adopted in 1836. It consisted of a single red star centered on a white backdrop. It was inspired by California's first revolt against Mexican rule.
Did England have another flag before the st georges' flag?
There are no records of England using flags before the St. Georges's Cross.
The flag appeared during the Middle Ages. The first known recorded use of the St. George's Cross as an emblem (but not as a flag) of England was in a roll of account relating to the Welsh War of 1275.
What does the blue field represent on the american flag mean?
The white stars represent the states in America.
What are the three flags of the british flag?
The Union Flag (British flag) is made up of 3 crosses:
-St. George's Cross (the red central cross) for England
-St. Patrick's Cross (the red diagonal cross) for Ireland
-St. Andrew's Cross (the white cross on the blue background) for Scotland
What do the Olympic rings symbolize?
They represent the five major population areas of the world:
- The Americas
- Europe
- Africa
- Asia
- Oceania (Australia and the many other countries in the Pacific)
What do the white and red stripes on the US flag stand for?
The flag flown today is patterned, colored and proportioned according to 1912 government specifications, with a white star for each state. The original version had 13 stars - 1 for each of the original colonies.
The Political Significance and History of ColoursThe red on the American flag reflects the goal of being a social democracy, while the white of the flag typically represents purity and hope, but also often represents Christianity or the absolution of monarchic rule.
Blue was a colour of much history, having been used by the old Tory Party in Britain, who arose out of opposition to the oligarchic Whig Party. Blue has been the colour of liberalism and conservatism, but the Tory Party that were touting this blue had sought to strengthen its ties with the Church of England (Non-Catholic Christianity). The earliest North American settlers were seeking a land free of oppression and dictatorial government, but also retained their sentimental and gentlemanly affection towards their British counterparts, thus adopting this highly evocative colour.
The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the first 13 British colonies that settled in America and eventually declared their independence during the American Revolution:
- Virginia
- New York
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Maryland
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia
Which state does the star in the center of the confederate flag represent?
Every T%rue Confederate, Every True Southerner Knows Full Well That The Star's On The Confederate National And Battle Flag Stand For The Individual Confederate State's
and that is why it changed over time from the original 7 state's to the final full 13 state's. = FACT.
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Which colony does each of the seven red stripes represent?
The original 13 Colonies of British North America became the first 13 states of the United States of America by their signing of the Declaration of Independence of July 4th 1776 and going on to prosecute the War for Independence from Great Britain, the Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The first Flag Resolution dated June 14th 1777 reads "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation." In 1818 Congress again reinforced the historical representation of the 13 stripes representing the first 13 states. The United States of America therefore was born out of the first 13 Colonies. The 13 alternating red and white stripes on our National flag pays tribute to those first 13 colonies that became the first 13 states, that fought for the birth of a new nation.
How many stars did the US flag have during the war of 1812?
There were 15 stars on the flag throughout the War of 1812. There were 18 states by the end of 1812, but the flag did not officially add stars until the 20th state was added in 1818.
