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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
Who asked besty ross to sew the American flag?
It was actually said that no one had asked Betsy Ross to sew the American flag. She was bored one day and had remembered that a couple years back, she had learned how to sew and thought it was pretty fun. She then picked up all of the materials that she needed and was one her way to sewing a beautiful site. That is how she had actually decided to sew the American flag.
Keep in mind that there is no actual evidence that anyone by that name actually existed. The stories are anecdotal.
On the us flag what represents the 13 original colonies?
It is the stripes on the flag that represent the 13 original colonies
What does it mean to raise the white flag?
what does it mean when it is said to be the first one the wave the white flag ?
It means to surrender or indicates you wish to talk or parley with the opposite side in a battle
In Olympic Rings which colour represents which continent?
I don't think the IOC considers them to recognize continents. It is said the five colors represent all the flags of the world at least one color appearing in every flag.
What is the meaning of an upside down American flag?
A call for help.
Two reasons I can think of
1) Accident
2) To disgrace America - perhaps to say America is backwards or something
What continent does each color of the Olympic ring stand for?
Despite popular misconceptions there is no link between the ring colours and a continent, the colours simply came from those colours that appeared on all the national flags of the world at that time. The colors, including white, are chosen such that the flag of every country has at least one of its colors in the Olympic flag.
The rings of blue, black, yellow, red and green, which make up one of the most recognized symbols in the world, traditionally represent the five different areas of the world involved in the Olympics (North and South America are considered one area, along with Africa, Australia, Asia and Europe). However, these continents are not represented individually by any particular ring.
What does the first star on the flag stand for?
On June 14, 1777: The above is quoted from the following site. www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagfact.html MrV
How many stripes on the flag mean?
The U.S. flag is red and white striped with a panel of blue in the upper left-hand corner. The panel of blue, known as Old Glory, features 50 white stars, each representing a different state. Each of the 13 stripes represents one of the original 13 colonies.
What are the rules for flying an American flag at night?
The rules for taking the flag down at night for a civilian are different than for the military. A civilian must take down a flag before dark if there is no light shining on the flag pole. The flag can be folded but it must never touch the ground. Many people choose to roll their flags to prevent creases.
Why are Olympic rings those colors?
Because it represents each region.
The Olympic rings are those colours because every country's flag has at least one colour in common with the logo.
To represent all of the countries colors. Each countries flag has at least one of the colors.
What does the color blue stand for in a flag?
According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Scottish flag represent the following:
* White - peace and honesty
* Blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice.
The blue and white flag is the Cross of St. Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland. The first corroborated use of the symbol dates from 1286, when it appeared in the government seal of the "guardians" of Scotland.
The British flag, the Union Jack, is made up of the flags of the Patron Saints of each country that is part of the British Isles, as if the flags were placed one on top of the other.
The earlier flag of Scotland, a rampant red lion and intricate red border on a bright yellow background, is the royal coat of arms of Scotland, and the Scottish Royal Standard. It was used in the early 13th century on seals and in flag form, and is still valid today. Technically, the Scottish Royal Standard is only used by Her Majesty the Queen in her capacity as Queen of Scots, however, in the 20th century it was unofficially used as a Scottish national flag.
Is it illegal to hang the American flag upside down?
It is considered by many people that flying an American flag upside down is a form of desecration against the country. However, this is not an illegal act. Flying the American flag upside down is actually a sign of distress and is treated in such a manner.
What flag did the us fight under in Korea?
The US fought for South Korea. they were just to help South Korea because North Korea is invading them.
Why are there 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes on the American flag?
The red and white had significance, that I don't recall. But from a purely aestetic point of view, the red on the outside helps frame the flag. If the flag had 7 White stripes then that would mean the White would be on the top and bottom and this would not stand out on a bright day and would be virtually invisible.
What is the history of Great Britains flag?
The English Flag (i.e. the red cross on a white background) is the cross of St. George and probably originates from when England became England sometime after the invasion of Vikings, Danes, Angles etc. It is supposed to be the signal of the patron saint that he carried in battle. This is the same as the Scottish and original Welsh flag.
The British flag or Union Jack, is a combination of the three, English, Scottish and Irish. The Welsh flag is part of this union of countries, but it was not ruled like these countries were so it was not included in the Union Jack flag.
AnswerThe Scottish flag, the white cross on a blue field, is St. Andrew's cross. That's where the blue comes from in the British flag. (which isn't the answer to the question see paragraph 1 above).
AnswerThe traditionnal flag of England was the Norman golden leopards on the red ground, "de gueules � trois l�opards d'or". During the crusades, beginning in 1095,European knights had a common cross but in different colours:
French had the red cross English had the white one German had the black one...
However when French army enlisted Swiss mercenaries during XV� century, wearing a white cross on a red ground, English adopted red cross on a white ground to avoid confusion. This was during the last part of the Hundred Years War, during the reigns of Charles VI of France and Henry V of England.
Here is I read in a book at the library. Philippe
AnswerThe Union Jack - (Only called this when flown on a ship)
The flag of the United Kingdom, the Union Jack, is a superposition of the flags of Saint George (for England), Saint Andrew (for Scotland) and Saint Patrick (for Ireland). The creation of the original Union Flag started in 1603 when James VI of Scotland also became James I of England and on April 12, 1606 the first 'Union Flag' was created. It was a superposition of the red cross of St George of England and the saltire of St Andrew of Scotland. The Welsh flag never became part of the Union Flag, as Wales had been annexed by Edward I of England much earlier on and so was considered part of the kingdom of England.
The above answer is essentially correct - but in reality desrcibes the Flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Norhern Ireland, which is a constituational state of different nations.
The English National Flag
The English Flag of the English nation is the blood red cross of St George on a White background. It forms the central cross of the Union Jack described above. It is the flag of the English Patron saint and christian martyr St George. A very good book to read on this subject is St George by Giles Morgan Special:Booksources
The Flag of the Ethnic English People
Many English claim that the original flag of the Ethnic English going way back to Anglo-Saxon times is the White Dragon Flag - which probably would have been a wind sock type standard carried in battles. See http://www.englandandenglishhistory.com/English-white-dragon/default.aspx for an outline of the flag and its origins.
Use of St George's Cross as the English Banner:
The original English flag consisted of the English Royal Banner of three golden lions (or leopards) on a red background. However, St George began to become prominent in Edward I's rule and came to the fore under King Edward III as one of his saints. It was Edward III who began the habit of flying the banner of St. George in battle. Sometimes hundreds of banners would be flown in battle for the English to rally round (as well as their own lord's banners and of course, the English Royal Banner).
As the Hundred Years War progressed the banner of St. George became more important especially after English victories and was soon adpoted as the de facto national flag for English troops and eventually the nation as a whole as common folk had no right to their own banner like the magnates of the land.
What do the white stripes represent on the us flag?
The thirteen stripes represent the thirteen original states of America.
The 50 stars represent the total number of states today. So, if a state is gained or lost this part of the flag will change. The stripes however will never change (unless you change American history).
Why are red white and blue the dominant colors on flags?
Flags are a branch of Heraldry - most ancient flags were based on coats of arms - and have to obey the same rules. On heraldry the only colours permitted are gules (red), azure (blue), vert (green) and, very very rarely, purpure (purple). There are also two metals, or (gold) and argent (silver), usually represented by tellow and white respectively. red, white and blue, therefore, represent half or more of the available hues.
What are the symbols of the North Korean flag?
The flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) has the following symbolism: The blue stripes signify sovereignity, peace and friendship. The white stripes signify purity and the heritage of the Korean people. Red represents the revolutionary spirit of the people. The red star is the symbol of communism.
What are Florida state flag colors?
the color is Orange for sure.
yes or it could be another color you never know!
well, white and blue is the state color too!What color stripe is first on the flag white or red?
Neither, the flag has a navy blue field with 50 white stars in it and alternating red and white stripes. But, looking back into history our US flag began as the British Red Ensign and someone sewed six white stripes on it making it into what we know as the "Continental Colors" - the first flag of British Colonial America. On June 14th, 1777 Congress specified the new US flag as having 13 stars on a blue field representing a new constellation and 13 alternating red and white stripes representing the 13 states. The blue field with 13 stars replaced the King's Colors (Union Jack) in the upper left corner.
What does the Italian flag look like?
The colors of the Italian flag are red and white, and green.
The red and white are the colors of the Milan flag, and the green was the color of the uniform of the Lombard Legion. Some have attributed the colors of the flag as being that the green symbolizes the country's plains and hills, the white symbolizes the snowy Alps, and the red symbolizes the blood spilt in the Italian Independence wars. A more religious interpretation is that the green represents hope, the white represents faith and the red represents charity. Still another popular theory is that the three colors represent an Italian dinner - red for tomatoes, green for basil, and white for mozzarella.
What do the thirteen stripes in the US flag mean?
If you mean on the US flag, it represents the thirteen original colonies.
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it represents the 13 original colonies.it has been like that for a long time.
It's thirteen and it's representing the 13 colonies
The thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen colonies.
