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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
How did Maryland get its flag?
The Maryland flag has the family sheilds of two important families. The red and white crosses are from the crossland family. The Yellow and black chekers are from the calvert family (the founders of maryland).
What does the color blue represent on the Alaska state Flag?
It represents the sky, the flag itself shows the big dipper and the north star in the night sky.
Why did Gregory lee Johnson burn a flag in pubilicly?
Gregory lee Johnson burned a flag because he was on a protest against Texas in 1984 in front of Dallas city hall Johnson burned a flag publicly after this he was sentenced to a year in jail and assessed a 2,000 dollar fine (after a lot of discussion this does not go against the first amendment)
How do you retire a worn or tattered flag properly?
You are suppose to burn it. Please do it outside, not in your home.
The below is from the post 369 Columbus Ohio Troop.
When the United States flag (Old Glory) becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is time to replace it with a new flag, and the old flag should be "retired" with all the dignity and respect befitting our nation's flag. The traditional method of retirement is to incinerate the flag.
Cotton flags should be burned in a solemn ceremony. Flags made from petroleum-based materials should be recycled; burning them creates air pollution. Contact local VFW for proper disposal of all flags.
What does the cross mean on the Christian flag?
The cross means that Jesus died for the sins of the world on that cross.
Another Answer:
For many 'Christians' the symbol of the cross 't' is the 'all in all.' The cross is looked upon as a grand charm, the great refuge in every season of danger, in every hour of temptation, as the infallible preservative from all the powers of darkness. The cross is adored with all the homage due only to the Most High.
Yet, there is much debate about what the cross looked like in the first place and where did this symbol originate. Some believe Christ was crucified on a tree while others hold to the T,t, X shapes wooden constructions. That which is now called the Christian cross was originally no Christian emblem at all, but was the mystic Tau of the Chaldeans and the Egyptians. The original form of the letter T - the initial of Tammuz- which in Hebrew, radically the same as ancient Chaldee, was found on coins. It was called the 'Crux Ansata' or sign of life, borne by Osiris and all the Egyptian gods. They eventually dropped the handle and this became known as the Tau, or ordinary cross as it appears today.
Some Catholics also note the vision of Constantine. But in effect, what he saw was the X which represented the Greek 'CH' for Christ. On a Christian monument to 'Simphonia and her sons' shows the 'X' and not a cross as the heavenly sign saw that day. The words at the head of the inscription are these: 'In Hoc Vinces X - in this you shall conquer X'
When the Church of God began, there were no symbols for it. Some called it the Way, and eventually a fish symbol arose. It was not until Rome took control that the cross and statues and other 'art' came into focus. Remember
Exodus 20:4-6New International Version (NIV)4 "You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
What did the US flag look like in 1920?
The US flag in 1920 looked slightly different from the current one. It had 48 stars which were a representation of 48 states up to 1959 when two more states were admitted to statehood.
What does a vessel displaying a Lima code flag and a red ball belowit represent?
The vessel is in distress
What does the 8 point star mean in gang banging?
it means the gang of the ABC Ghost that some girls are in. i would know.
What is the name of the flag on a pirate ship?
The Jolly Roger, a.k.a. skull and crossbones, is the name generally given to all pirate flags. However, different pirates flew different flags. Pirate flags were used to wage psychological warfare on their enemies. Pirate flags were designed to threaten, intimidate and spread fear & dread amongst all that encountered the pirate. A pirate flag's history was an important element in building the fearsome reputation of the pirate vessel. Many pirate flags had a red or black background. The flag was often embellished with threatening symbols, such as a skull, bones, skeleton, cutlass and hourglass.
What colors are the Jewish flag?
There is no such thing as a Jewish flag.
The State of Israel has Israeli national symbols such as a flag that draw from Jewish inspirations. It is very similar to how there is no such thing as a Lutheran flag, but the cross on the Swedish flag is representative of how Lutheranism is the dominant religion in that country. The Israeli flag is blue and white.
Is there a flag for the Jewish religion?
There is no such thing as a Jewish flag.
The State of Israel has Israeli national symbols such as a flag that draw from Jewish inspirations. It is very similar to how there is no such thing as a Lutheran flag, but the cross on the Swedish flag is representative of how Lutheranism is the dominant religion in that country. The background of the Israeli flag is white with one blue stripe on top and one on the bottom then a blue Star of David in the centre.
What is the Jewish flag called?
There is no such thing as a Jewish flag.
The State of Israel has Israeli national symbols such as a flag that draw from Jewish inspirations. It is very similar to how there is no such thing as a Lutheran flag, but the cross on the Swedish flag is representative of how Lutheranism is the dominant religion in that country.
What colour is the United Nations flag?
Sky blue background with a white globe above 2 branches of leaves also in white in the centre.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azure_%28color%29Color coordinates
RGBB (r, g, b) (91, 146, 229) HSV (h, s, v) (210°, 60%, 90%What flag is at the side of the US flag in white house?
It is the Presidential Flag of the United States of America. The motto reads 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' which is a Latin phrase meaning 'One of Many'. This flag was adopted by an Act of Congress in 1782 and the Inscroption was changed in 1956 to 'In God we Trust'. The American Eagle can be seen carrying an Olive Branch representing Peace, and some Arrows representing Defence. The Eagle is always facing toward Peace.
What color represents honesty?
In Chinese culture, the color green represents virtue.
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Since this was put in the Mormonism category: In the Young Women's program of the LDS Church, Virtue is represented by the color gold.
A person is Jewish if: their mother is Jewish or they convert to the Jewish religion. If a person doesn't fall into one of these two groups they are not Jewish. Jews are part of the religion Judaism, but Jews are also a family and a people. The Jewish homeland is Israel.
If a person is born to a Jewish mother, then that person remains Jewish *unless* they join another religion. At that point, they are an apostate, an ex- Jew, and cannot call themselves Jewish any longer.
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The word Jew (Hebrew: Yehudi) is used in a number of ways, but specifically refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination of these attributes.
What did the wampanoag tribe flag look like?
they had fur,fealthers on there head and they looked weird....lol
What is another name for the US flag?
Common nicknames include:
Old Glory
The Stars and Stripes
The Star Spangled Banner (name of the national anthem)
(less frequently) the National Ensign
(also from song) the Grand Old Flag
Old Glory
When the flag is being raised or lowered what must you do to salute it?
you turn to the flag then put your right hand over your heart and say the flag salute - (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all)
How many times is the American flag traditionally folded at a military funeral?
The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen
Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.
The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
The 8th ! fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the
shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the
Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nations motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.
Thank you SSG Townsend
How many stars were on the flag when john Adams was elected?
There were 15 stars on the flag until 1818 when it was changed to 20 to accounts for the states that had been added.
Why is the pirate's flag called the Jolly Roger?
I think pirates were called that because 'pirate' means a robber who operates from a ship on the ocean. Also pirates didn't really say arrgh people started thinking that when Hollywood movies came out.
Which country has no national flag?
There are 194 nations in the world (as of mid 2006), including 2 that are not members of the United Nations (Taiwan and Vatican City). Each of the 194 has a flag. If there is a 'country' without a flag, it is not a nation as such.
