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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 there black people who support the Confederate Flag?
Yes, but they are minority. Please see the youtube video below that discusses it better than I could.
What design elements can be found on the us flag?
Repetition, pattern, and rhythm are design elements that can be found in the American flag.
How many stripes is on the American flag red white and blue?
There are 13 stripes. 7 red and 6 white.
The flag of Europe consists of a circle of 12 golden (yellow) stars on an azure background. It is the flag and emblem of the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European Union (EU).[3] It is also often used to indicate eurozone countries, and, more loosely, to represent the continent of Europe or the countries of Europe independent of any of these institutions. The number of stars does not vary according to the members of either organisation as they are intended to represent all the peoples of Europe, even those outside the EU, but inside the CoE.[4]
The flag was designed by Arsène Heitz and Paul M. G. Lévy in 1955 for the CoE as its symbol, and the CoE urged it to be adopted by other organisations. In 1985 the EU, which was then the European Economic Community (EEC), adopted it as its own flag (having had no flag of its own before) at the initiative of the European Parliament. The flag is not mentioned in the EU's treaties, its incorporation being dropped along with the European Constitution, but it is formally adopted in law.
Despite its being the flag of two separate organisations, it is often more associated with the EU due to the EU's higher profile and heavy usage of the emblem. The flag has also been used to represent Europe in sporting events and as a pro-democracy banner outside the Union.[5][6] It has partly inspired other flags, such as those of other European organisations and those of states where the EU has been heavily involved (such as Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo).
V-E or VE Day is Victory in Europe Day. This is the day that Nazi Germany surrendered, brining a close to World War II in Europe.
How many different flags does France have?
Just one
Le drapeau tricolore is three vertical equal rectangles blue, white and red.
What flags have red lines and stars on there flag?
The USA, Liberia, and Malaysia flags all have very similar features, though I'm not sure what exactly you're asking about.
In motor racing a red flag means that conditions are unsafe and cars should either proceed to the pit road, or stop at a specific location.
Other sports may have other meanings attached to a red flag.
This situation involved introducing a bill to ban British subjects from aiding or participating in the slave trade to the French colonies, It was a smart move, as the majority of the ships were flying American flags, though manned by British crews and sailing out of Liverpool. The Foreign Slave Trade Act was quickly passed and the tactic proved successful. The new legislation effectively prohibited two-thirds of the British slave trade. In the long run, many MPs who had benefited from the slave trade lost their financial support, and ultimately their position in parliament. This opened the way for Wilberforce to make another attempt to pass an Abolition bill, when all previous attempts had failed.
Why is Saint Andrew's symbol a white cross on a blue background?
The Saltire flag has a white cross with blue background to symbolise the crucifixion of Saint Andrew.
The form of the cross on the flag is supposedly the same form of the cross that Saint Andrew was crucified on. Many other flags are inspired by the Saltire, like Jamacia and Albama.
What does the English flag colours represent?
Do you mean the English flag or the British flag? The English flag is the St Georges cross ie a red addition cross on a white background. The British flag, properly called the Union Flag or sometimes the Union Jack, is an amalgam of the flags of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What does the African flag look like?
Africa is a continent, not a country, and therefor does not have any one flag.
What does the red mean on the jamaican flag?
LOL, The Jamaican flag doesn't have the color of red on the flag It has black,green and gold.However, the rastafarians have red in their flag.
What is in the middle of the Dominican flag?
=The two blue stripes represent the ocean that bathe the central American coast:the pacific and Atlantic . The white reprsents peace , and in the middle of the flag were the white is it has a picture of a shield supported by an olive branch and palm branch, a blue ribbon bearing the words Dios, Patria, Libertad and a red ribbon declaring Republica Dominica.=
When can the US Flag be displayed properly with the Union down?
A flag flying upside down is an order for any and all U.S. Military that happens to pass that way to stop and help
What do the symbols on the Christian flag represent?
The flag symbols signify:
- White background: Purity in Christ and Spiritual Light
- Blue canton: Faithfulness and the Royalty of the King of Kings, Jesus Christ
- Red Cross: The Blood Shed by Jesus Christ and Christian Courage
Why do you put your hand over your heart during the national anthom?
I was taught to put my hand over my heart for the Pledge of Allegiance, but not for the National Anthem. While in my Uniform I salute during the Pledge, but I sing during the National Anthem, with my arms at my side. While I do not know if this is wrong or right, it is what I have been doing for over 40 years. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- REPLY: I was taught the same as you! But . . .
When I searched around on the internet, I found a lot of different answers. This one seems to be as definitive as I can find--from the Cornell University Law School Legal Information Institute updated to 2/19/2009 at the address below:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode36/usc_sec_36_00000301----000-.html
---- THE UNITED STATES CODE title 36
subtitle I
part A
chapter 3
§ (subsection ?) 301
§ 301. National anthem (a) Designation.- The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b) Conduct During Playing.- During a rendition of the national anthem- (1) when the flag is displayed- (A) all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart;
(B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and (C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and
(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
---- I think the rules may have changed since we were young!
How many stars were in the flag when your home state joined the Union?
I live in Florida which became the 27th State in the United States on March 3, 1845.
What could it mean if you have polyps on the base of your brainstem?
Polyps are swollen, tumorous membranes. Could mean you have signs of tumors underneath the brain. Get it checked out! Presumably if you know you have polyps they are being checked out, ask the doctor, he/she is the person who knows. If it is a friend who has told you they have polyps, ask them, they are probably desperate to talk about it.
When did England adopt its flag?
England adopted its flag (the Cross of St. George) in 1545 although it was used as an emblem in the Welsh Wars in the 13th Century.
