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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
Are all American flags required to be a standard proportion or ratio of length to width?
Virtually all national flags have a stipulated length/width ratio, usually 2:1, 3:2, or 5:3. The US flag ratio is 1.9:1 ( one point [decimal] nine to one).
What does Icelands flag look like?
Iceland's flag is blue. It has a red cross going down the center touching the sides. Around the red cross (like a border) is white only touching the red cross
Why is the the Romanian flag blue yellow and red?
According to the legend:
- blue: for freedom or sky
- yellow: for right or wheat
- red: for brotherhood or blood
Why was the Mexican flag created?
At the end of the Mexican War of Independence, the Army of the Three Guarantees (Ejercito Trigarante or Ejercito de las Tres Garantias) was the name given to the army after the unification of the Spanish troops led by Agustin de Iturbide and the Mexican insurgent troops of Vicente Guerrero, consolidating Mexico's independence from Spain.
At first, the meaning colors of the Army of the Three Guarantees was:
- Green: was a sign of independence from Spain.
- White: Religion, faith or belief, the Roman Catholic faith.
- Red: Union among Americans and Europeans
However the meaning of these colors have varied considerably with the passage of time. The last accepted, modern definitions are:
- Green: Hope in the future.
- White: Unity among the Mexican people.
- Red: The blood of the Mexican heroes.
As for the Mexican coat of arms:
Before 1325 AD, the Aztec or Mexica (as they knew themselves) people were a nomadic tribe that wandered throughout the land, looking for a place to settle and build their capital. Their state religion awaited the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy: that the wandering tribe would find the destined site for a great city whose location would be signaled by an eagle eating a snake while perched atop a cactus.
The Aztecs saw this vision on what was then a small swampy island in the middle of lake Texcoco, after which they founded their capital city, on March 13, 1325. Not deterred by the unfavorable terrain, they set about building their city, using the chinampa system (misnamed as "floating gardens") for agriculture and to dry and expand the island. That city was Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City.
The prophesy and subsequent vision is now immortalized in Mexico's coat of arms and on the Mexican flag.
Where is the transcript for meet the press 7 sept 2008?
This is the program where supposedly Mr. Obama insulted the flag. Except it never happened. It is yet another piece of fiction about the President; it is widely quoted but it is totally false. Mr. Obama (then still a candidate) was not on Meet the Press in September, and when he did in fact appear on the program in December, he said nothing about the flag. Nor has the president ever said anything negative about the flag, contrary to various myths. I enclose a link to snopes.com, which was one of many sites to debunk the flag claim.
What does the red stripe stand on the American flag?
The red and white stipes symbolize the original 13 colonies.
it stands for the blood the soldiers shed while fighting in the war
What do the three stars represent on DC flag?
in 1871 the US Goverment owed over 511,850.00 dollars. The equivalent of 11,111,857.00 today.
The monies could not be secured from other countries. So, the US Government had to become in league with the Dark Finances of the world.
Rothchild's and the Vatican City. The stipulation was. The US government had to become a corporation. Each star represents the Bank
What does the stars on the Arizona state flag mean?
Only a single Copper colored star appears on the Arizona State flag, and it represents the importance of mining as central to the future and the economy of Arizona.
Is it illegal to fly flags on your car?
It depends on the size of the flag. Too large can obstruct the view of other motorist and cause an accident and in fact leave you with possibly some legal liability.
Where should the American flag be placed on a Veterans grave?
its not mandatory but it is a sign of respect for the life he/she lived
Does the president and his wife hate the American flag?
Assuming you are referring to the US flag as opposed to some other American flag, certainly not the President and the First Lady of the United States
What does the Malian flag mean?
The three colours probably represent these: red = the blood of their civilians killed in war and colonialism; green = their hopefully bright future and the environment; yellow = the rising sun of hope for the nation. But these three colours were adopted from the national flag of Ethiopia, because Ethiopia was one of only two countries not under the influence of foreign powers during the Scramble for Africa, and because it is one of the most African countries, having one of the longest recorded histories and being the most likely birthplace of humanity.
What does the British Columbian flag stand for?
It stands for protecting the people aka the Canadians from Britten who they love but spread apart from. The sun is the warmth from the other people.
What are the flag colors for California?
The first official version of the California State flag, dated 1911, states:
"The bear flag is hereby selected and adopted as the state flag of California. ... The said bear flag shall consist of a flag of a length equal to one and one-half the width thereof; the upper five-sixths of the width thereof to be a white field, and the lower sixth of the width thereof to be a red stripe; there shall appear in the white field in the upper left-hand corner a single red star, and at the bottom of the white field the words 'California Republic,' and in the center of the white field a California grizzly bear upon a grass plat, in the position of walking toward the left of the said field; said bear shall be dark brown in color and in length, equal to one-third of the length of said flag."
The design and specifications for the flag were standardized in 1953.
Why was Robert peary honored for cutting the American flag?
An American flag was placed in the North Pole by Robert Peary, in 1909. Along the way he also left pieces of another flag. He is the only person to be honored for cutting the American flag.
Why does the Mississippi Flag have a Confederate flag on it?
Because in the eyes of Mississippians, that flag represents heritage and an important piece of their state's history that they are proud of.
