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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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What do the 13 folds of a flag symbolize?
The first fold of our Flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The third 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 fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as
American citizens trusting, it is to Him we turn in
times of peace as well as in time of war for His
divine guidance.
The fifth 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 sixth 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 to the
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The seventh 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 eighth 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, and to honor mother, for whom it
flies on Mother's Day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; 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 tenth 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 eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen
represents the lower portion of the seal of King David
and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God
of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen,
represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in
their eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
When the Flag is completely folded, the stars are
uppermost reminding us of our Nation's 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.
How many stars on the Chicago flag and what color are they?
there are four stars and inside it is red
What are names for the American Flag other than Stars and Stipes Colors and Old Glory?
the American flag can also be called the star-spangled banner. It is also refered to as the "Red, White, and Blue".
ummmmm...... what do you mean by colors after the stars and stripes? I've never heard that before
In the military, the group of cadets that carry the flags at ceremonies is called the "Colorguard." The act of carrying said flags is referred to as "carrying the colors." The commands given in this routine to raise the flags in salute or lower them to a marching/carrying position are "Present Colors" and "Order Colors;" much like "Present Arms" and "Order Arms" which are used to command a cadet to salute or to cease salute.
What are Ireland color of their flag?
The Irish flag features green, white and orange. These colors run in three consecutive vertical lines which are evenly balanced.
What does the Irish tricolor represent?
The tricolor flag of the Republic of Ireland has three colors. Green, white, and orange. There are different ways to look at it. In general, green represnts the Catholics in Ireland and orange represents the Protestants. And white represnts peace.
Others see green to represent the native Gaelic people and their traditions and orange represents any foreign influence for example Protestants (or to be a little more specific Anglican Protestant). And white represents peace again.
Either way the flag signifies that their has been enough bloodshed and between the two sides and there shall be peace between them in the "new" Republic of Ireland.
Why 13 stars on the Mississippi flag?
The thirteen stars on the flag of the US state of Mississippi represent the original thirteen colonies. A similar flag design, proposed but rejected in 2001, upon a ruling that state legislation of 1906 had repealed the adoption of the State flag initially designed in 1894, consisted of horizontal blue, white, and red stripes, with a blue square in the corner and the flag consisted of twenty stars - thirteen on the outside representing the original thirteen colonies, six representing the six nations which have held sovereignty over Mississippi territory, and the inner star representing Mississippi itself.
The modified flag design was defeated in a 65% / 35% vote, and thus the old flag was retained.
What are the national colours for France?
The French flag is made of three vertical bars, blue, white, then red (history in related question). The French sports teams are usually wearing a blue jersey with a white short, and are popuarly supported as "les bleus" (the blue ones). They may also use an alternate set of white jerseys with blue shorts.
What is the origin of the Navy phrase broke his flag?
Quoting (Somebody) Everett, "Officers of the rank of Rear Admiral, Vice-Admiral, or Admiral are designated as flag officers. When one of them takes command of a ship, a task force or a fleet, the chief signalman is given the job of raising the Admiral's flag." The Admiral's flag is blue with white stars. A Rear-Admiral will have two stars on his flag, a vice-admiral will have three stars, and a full Admiral rates four stars. A very rare case would be five stars for a fleet admiral. "During the ceremony the flag is bunched up into a ball and hoisted up in that fashion until it gently bumps the masthead and the balled up flag breaks open to a full flag furl. When this takes place the flag officer's flag has broken open and he has taken command." To say that a Commander "Broke his flag," means that particular officer has been assigned task force or Fleet Commander.
The United States flag is made of thread. I know because I looked at it.
Are there 52 stars on the US flag?
There are currently 50 stars on the flag, but according to Star Trek: The Next Generation there will be 52 on the 4th of July on the year of 2033
What does England's flag stand for?
England's flag is the red cross of St George, the patron saint of England.
Because the English Flag is Based on the Genoan Flag- The original St. George's flag, a red cross on a white field , was adopted by the Republic of Genoa in 1099, after the first crusade.
- Then, it was adopted by England and the City of London, in 1190, for use on their ships entering the Mediterranean Sea to benefit from the protection of the Geonoese fleet.
- The English Monarch paid an annual tribute to the Doge of Genoa for this privilege.
- Since then, that flag remains as both Genoa's & England's flag.
Bruno - Genova
Because the Patron Saint of England is St GeorgeThe Flag of England White with a Red Cross on it, because the Patron Saint of England is St George England is represented by the flag of St. George- England is represented by the flag of St. George. England's flag has a white background with a red cross through it. (To me, it looks it the Red Cross symbol.)
- The flag consists of 3 heraldic crosses. It was Richard I (Richard The Lion Heart) of England who introduced the Cross of St. George, in 1194 A.D.
- The reason why it is white with a red cross through it is because that was St. George's emblem.
- The King's soldiers wore it on their tunics during war so that they didn't kill, or be killed by, their own men.
Colors: Red and White. White background with red cross
The red cross appeared as an emblem of England during the Middle Ages and the Crusades and is one of the earliest known emblems representing England.
The red cross on the white background is the symbol of St George, the patron saint of England.
The Union Flag, the flag of the United Kingdom of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is a mixture of the flags of England, Scotland and Ireland. The blue is from the white x-shaped cross of St Andrew on a blue background of Scotland.
England's flag (not the British flag) is a red cross on a white background. This flag is the emblem or cross of St. George, the patron saint of England.
The Colours of the English Flag are 'English ' Red and White.The Red is the Red of the martyr on a white linen filed - (as in linen shroud of Christ,) - it is known as the Cross of St George - a Christain Saint and Muslim Prophet - who was associated with England due to the values of courage and selflessness that he portrays. CommentThe flag of England has nothing to do with any Muslim ... What a bizarre suggestion!Comment
St George was subsequently made a Muslim Prophet much later due to the values he represented. He existed far before the rise of Islam. But Muslims wanted to recognise his value.
Note: St. George is also the patron saint of Palestine and Beirut - demonstrating his importance in the Muslim world.
The English Flag Has a White Background and a Red Cross. It is the flag of saint George. Saint George is the English saint who famously fought a dragon.
The flag of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland), is made up off the flags from all 4 countries.
When did backstroke flags appear in swimming?
Backstroke flags,typically displaying a schools emblem or mascot, are hung over a swimming pool during a swim meet in support of the "home" team. They are called backstroke flags because when the swimmmers are performing the backstroke the flags are visible and can possibly intimidatge the opposing team.
What does the blue on the US flag mean?
Popular history states the red of the flag represents valor, white stands for liberty or purity and blue represents justice, loyalty and perseverance. These meanings are unofficial though.
Which flag has a dodecagon and 4 retangles?
you little cheater! i just did this page and it took me a second but its .... wait for it... wait for it..... SWEDEN!
haha welcome
What is some information about a Royal Ensign flag on the warship 'Enderby'?
we are looking for info about a red Australian flag with Enderby handwritten on it.It has a makers tag saying made by S. Walder Ltd 340 Pitt St.I think it came back from Egypt in 1930s.
Is it illegal to have a foreign flag over the US flag?
It is not illegal in the sense that violations result in penalties of any kind. It is; however, in violation of US "Flag Code" as outline in Federal Code, which states:
"When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size.
International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace."
What is the Nazi symbol on all the flags and armbands in Germany called?
The Nazi symbol is called a Swastika
In Germany it is called 'Hakenkreuz'
The word "Swastika" is of ancient Aryan (German, Nordic Races) origin. Germans use the word "Hakenkruez" (twisted cross). The swastika is an ancient East Aryan symbol and was to promote good luck. The symbol is still in use today in that culture. There is even some evidence that indigenous peoples of the Americas used it as well. The symbol was en vogue and being used by several European groups in the early 1920's, e.g. Finland (Coca-cola even had a poster that depicted it). The Germans adopted it as the symbol of the Nazi party movement, and forever embodying it as a symbol of truth and White man's salvation.
Every country has a flag; but Scotland has two, the first Scottish Flag is the Saltire (blue and white cross of St Andrew) and the second is the Lion Rampant (the royal flag).
The first and REAL Scottish flag is a silver cross on a blue background, with the cross going from corner to corner, and it is known as the saltire. It is also known as St Andrew's Cross. St Andrew was one of the twelve disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, and it is believed that he too was crucified. The story goes that the Romans were threatened by Andrew, as they said he was spreading wrong ideas among the people, so they decided to crucify him. Andrew apparently did not feel he was good enough for that so asked for a different cross than Jesus. The cross was in the shape of an X which became the shape on the flag.
You may be wondering what the connection is with Scotland and St Andrew? His fame had grown and grown, even after his death. It is believed that Andrew was buried in Patrae in Greece and the story is told that 400 years after his death the Emperor Constantine decided that this little part of Greece was not a suitable place for the 'bones' of such a great saint. So St Andrew's remains were to be taken to the capital Constantinople, the greatest city in the world at that time.
The keeper of St Andrew's remains apparently had a dream and followed the instructions in the dream travelled eventually to Caledonia (or Scotland) where they are said to have buried St Andrew beneath the alter in the newly established church. The simple church building was eventually replaced with an awesome cathedral, the St Rule's Tower which is now beside the ruined cathedral in St Andrews
The second flag the Lion Rampant or the Royal Standard of Scotland (or Coat of Arms). This was and is the flag of the monarch. It is still (technically) an offence for this flag to be flown anywhere, other than by royalty or their representatives. The "Lion" represents strength and nobility and therefore this is seen a suitable symbol for our royalty.
What does the minutemen flag mean?
The snake is coiled ready to attack at a moments notice just like the minutemen. No one who sees it forgets it. "Liberty or death" sent a clear strong message to the british, which is what the revolutionaries wanted. Don't tread on me simply means you wouldn't mess with a snake don't mess with us.
