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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.
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Why was the confederate flag used?
Well I fly it because it symbolizes a governmental system and values I believe in.
What is the date of the first flag that was made?
The first truly "American" flag was made before we became the United States of America. This flag known as the Continental Colors or ("Grand Union" flag) was first raised on January 1, 1776 on Prospect Hill in Boston. It has 13 alternating red and white stripes with the British Union Jack (King's Colors) in the upper left corner of the flag. It began as the British Red Ensign used by the British Navy since 1674 when it in 1707 became the flag of the English American Colonies under Queen Anne of England. From 1707 it was known as the Colonial Red Ensign or Queen Anne's Colors. After years of conflict with the British Parliament over taxation and quartering of troops in private homes with no vote in the decisions being made many Colonial residents were concerned about their future. As a first step toward a national identity someone sewed six white stripes on the Colonial Red Ensign making what many call the first American flag - the Grand Union flag.
The first "Stars and Stripes" American flag was made shortly after the Continental Congressional Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777. It was most likely designed by Francis Hopkinson. Who actually stitched this first flag is unknown. But, an upholsterer and seamstress named Betsy Ross of Philadelphia most likely made a number of US flags.
How many stitches hold the stars on the original American flag?
13 stitches representing the thirteen colonies.
How many lines does the US flag has?
there are 7 red stripes and 6 white to represent the first 13 colonies
How many stars and stripes does the US flag has?
There are 50 stars and 13 stripes on the U.S. flag. The 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the original 13 colonies, and the are 50 white stars on a blue background represent the 50 modern states.
If a group of national flags are clustered together which flag should be raised the highest?
In the USA, the American flag is always first and the highest.
What state in the US is allowed to fly their flag higher than the US flag?
I know it's Texas. I forget how many flags have flown. The US flag for sure. Spain. The Republic of Texas (an independent nation). The Confederacy during the Civil War. Probably a few others.
It's not Texas. Louisiana has had 10 flags fly over it in it's lifetime. Two of which were it's own country. The Republic of West Florida and the Republic of Louisiana. The confederacy, Britain, Spain, Old France, New France, the US, The Louisiana Flag
Which seamstress who made several flags for the revolution?
Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first 'Stars and Stripes' flag.
What does the strips mean on the US flag?
this always seems to catch people. there are 13 stripes on the flag (seven red, six white) representing the 13 original colonies. the red represents hardieness and valor, the white-purity.
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Do all the US states have red white and blue flags?
From what I have seen, yes. Black, green and yellow are very popular as well.
What did the American Flag look like at the time of the Revolutionary war?
The U.S. flag in 1787, was still the original flag with the 13 stars arranged in the circle pattern. It would not be changed until 1795 to acknowledge Kentucky and Vermont, when it was changed to 15 stars (which were arranged in a 3 across/5 down pattern), and 15 stripes. It would remain this way until 1818 when it then had 20 stars, and the stripes were reduced back to 13 which is how they been ever since.
What is the meaning of the Bahamas flag?
The coat of arms of the Bahamas contains a shield with the national symbols as its focal point, the shield is supported by a marlin and flamingo. On top the shield is a conch shell resting on a helmet, that represents the marine life of the island chain. The main symbol is a ship, representing the Santa Maria of Christopher Columbus, sailing beneath a sun. The animals supporting the shield are the national animals, and the national motto is found at the bottom. The flamingo is located on land, and the marlin on sea, showing the geography of the islands. The vibrant colors of the coat of arms are intended to point to a bright future for the islands.
What is the significance of the red and white colored stripes of the us flag?
A previous answer by paperpilot:
Significance of the Flag's stripesAccording to a Congress resolution in 1777: White represents Purity and Innocence. Red represents Hardiness and Valor. The thirteen stripes represent the original 13 colonies. (Blue represents Vigilance, Perserverence and Justice.)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
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What does the France flag stand for?
The French flag is the official French pavilion since 1794. It was drawn by Jacques Louis David, famous French painter, but it has its origins in July 1789. Shortly after the fall of the Bastille, the king visited the Paris town hall and was handed a blue and red cocard - the long-time colours of the town - which he put on his hat next to the white cocard (French kingdom emblem at the time), as a gesture towards the people of Paris. It is said that it was an idea of LAFAYETTE and that the newly created cocard became rapidly popular. The 'cocard story' was witnessed by Thomas Jefferson on the 17th of July 1789
(Since the reign of Henri IV, the red and blue could be found in the royal emblems, standing for the Kingdom of "Navarre".)
The blue and red colours in Paris' flag were standing for the patron saints of the town (Saint Denis, Saint Martin). The popular "Garde Nationale", heir of the "Garde française" (regiment meant to protect the King) already had the three colors blue, white and red on their uniforms. Members of the Garde Nationale took part - and even led - in the storming of La Bastille.
The white was associated at the time with the kingdom, or with France, more that with the kings, and indicated the dedication of the kingdom to the Virgin Mary.
The three colors were used in different orders (blue-red-white for the scarf of public officials in 1790, white-red-blue in horizontal bands for the 'Fête de la Fédération' on the 14th of July 1790. In 1790 were also adopted new versions of ship's pavilions, despite some traditionalists arguing that because of the colors, it would resemble too much the Dutch flag.
The flag was adopted officially by the Convention as the national flag only in 1794 (15th of February).
Why is the british flag colors red blue and white?
What do the stars of the flag mean?
The stars represent the 50 states One is added each time a new state is admitted to the union .Before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted the flag had 48 stars. The 13 stripes represent the original 13 states.
What was the most recent change to the pledge of allegiance?
The words "under God" were added by Congress.
How many stars were on the United Statesflag in 1886?
It depends on the time period of the flag. At first there were 13 stars on the flag: one for each state. As more states jointed the union, a star was added. Now there are 50 states, so there are 50 stars.
How many white stripes are on the U S flag?
13 stripes, for the original 13 colonies.
There are 13 stripes.
How many stars did the US flag have between 1777 and 1795?
there wasn't a flag then, it did not exist yet.
What the colors of the flag mean?
The Cuban government's official version of the meaning of the Cuban flag states that - the blue stripes refer to the three old divisions of the island; and the two white stripes represent the strength of the independent ideal. The red triangle symbolizes equality, fraternity and freedom, as well as the blood shed in the island's struggle for independence. Finally, the white star symbolizes the absolute freedom among the Cuban people. The Cuban government's official version of the meaning of the Cuban flag states that - the blue stripes refer to the three old divisions of the island; and the two white stripes represent the strength of the independent ideal. The red triangle symbolizes equality, fraternity and freedom, as well as the blood shed in the island's struggle for independence. Finally, the white star symbolizes the absolute freedom among the Cuban people.
What do the symbols in the US state flag represent?
A bison, the Wyoming State mammal and called the monarch of the plains, dominates the flag.
The state seal is in the center. A woman is pictured on the state seal. The woman represents the state's motto "Equal Rights," which is written on a banner she is holding. Wyoming was the first state in which women had the right to vote and hold public office. There is a rancher and a miner on either side of a woman.
The words "Livestock", "Mines", "Grains," and "Oil" are on two columns that are on either side of the woman; they represent Wyoming's agricultural and mineral wealth.
A shield (with stripes and a star) and an eagle are under the woman; they symbolize support for the United States.
The dates 1869 and 1890 are on either side of the shield; they are the dates when Wyoming organized as a territory of the United States and when it became a state.
According to the flag's designer, Verna Keays Keyes:
"The symbolism of the flag is as follows:
The Great Seal of the State of Wyoming is the heart of the flag.
The seal on the bison represents the truly western custom of branding. The bison was once "Monarch of the Plains."
The red border represents the Red Men, who knew and loved our country long before any of us were here; also, the blood of the pioneers who gave their lives in reclaiming the soil.
White is an emblem of purity and uprightness over Wyoming.
Blue, which is found in the bluest blue of Wyoming skies and the distant mountains, has through the ages been symbolic of fidelity, justice and virility.
And finally the red, white and blue of the flag of the State of Wyoming are the colors of the greatest flag in all the world, the Stars and Stripes of the United States of America."
How many flags have flown over Colorado?
There is a possible fifth. The Republic of Texas claimed 1/2 of New Mexico between 1836-1845. It's unknown if their flag actually ever flew over New Mexico.
What does the Confederate flag symbolize?
The best-known of all Confederate flags-the battle flag-is often erroneously confused with the national flag of the Confederacy. The battle flag features the cross of St. Andrew (the apostle was martyred by being crucified on an X-shaped cross), and is commonly called the "Southern Cross." A large degree of the Southern population was of Scottish and Scotch-Irish ancestry, and thus familiar with St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The stars represented the eleven states actually in the Confederacy, plus Kentucky and Missouri. This flag is the flap popularly associated with Robert E. Lee, and is the flag under which he fought.
The Army of Northern Virginia was the first to design a flag with the cross of St. Andrew, and Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard proposed adopting a version of it as the standard battle flag of the Confederate army. The Harper's Weekly Image above shows Beauregard's Arkansas troops serving under the "Stars and Bars" flag in 1861. The Army of Northern Virginia can be seen serving under the "Southern Cross" in 1862. One of its virtues was that, unlike the Stars and Bars, the Southern Cross was next to impossible to confuse with the Stars and Stripes in battle. The Confederate battle flag eventually developed wide acceptance 0throughout the Confederacy, but it was by no means the only battle flag.
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What is the history of Spain's flag?
In 1785 King Charles III realized that most of European countries used flags which were predominantly white, including Spain. That led to many confusions particularly at sea. So he ordered to make a new one flag which can be seen clearly from great distances. The red and yellow colors can be seen very well at sea, so they chose that one, also to distinguished from others tribanded flags, the yellow central band was twice the width of the red bands. On the yellow band appeared the coat of arms of the king and above of it the Real Crown.
This flag lasted until 1931, when Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed, the new regime changed the monarchist flag for a new one in which the second red band was turned into murray and the coat of arms was changed as well.
After Spanish Civil War, the flag returned to be bicolor, but the arms was changed again by the dictatorial regime, claimed to be inspire in Catholic Monarchs coat of arms and adding the Pillars of Hercules and the motto 'una, grande y libre' (ONE, GREAT and FREE).
This one lasted until 1978, and in 1981 Democratic Constitution changed the arms for the coat of arms of Spanish Kingdom including the House of Bourbon crest in the middle of it.
