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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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When did flags come into use and why?

Flags originally came into use for military reasons. Flags helped with co-ordination on the battlefield. It was later found that flags were also useful for identification and announcement of allegiances. This made flags incredibly useful on ships.

What is the Significant of NYC flag colours?

Please refer to the following link for the answer http://www.nyc.gov/html/nyc100/html/classroom/hist_info/nycflag.html Regards,

Moene

What does the flag of Nunavut look like?

Flag has a yellow background on the left and white on the right with a blue star and a red inuksuk in the center.

What is the hawaiian state flag?

it is a flag symbolizing the main islands that is why it has 8 stripes though there are more than 100 islands stretching 1000 miles into the pacific only 8 are known to be habitable

When was ancient romes flag created?

Ancient Rome did not have a flag for the country. The only flags that they used were the military standards, the signum or the vexillum.

When was Minnesota's state flag adopted?

adopted in 1861; last modified in 1983

The Great Seal of the State of Minnesota became official in 1861, with the present design legislated in 1983. It depicts a barefoot farmer plowing his field near St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. His axe is driven into a tree trunk, with his rifle and powderhorn nearby. An Indian on horseback rides south, a summer setting sun in the background. The state motto, "L'Etoile du Nord", or "Star of the North", appears on a banner above the scenery. Around these images is the outermost ring, which reads "The Great Seal of the State of Minnesota". The bottom of the outer ring contains the date 1858, which is when Minnesota gained statehood.

How many stars does the American flag have on the blue part?

The current design of the American flag, as adopted on July 4, 1960, contains 50 stars, arranged as five rows of six stars and four rows of five stars.

Can green represent bad luck?

Yes: Seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.

Rally around the flag?

were the president and congress rally together in the state of emergency to come up with a solution .examples include 9/11 and the gulf war.

How can you show loyalty to your flag and to your country?

First and foremost, show RESPECT for the US flag and what it stands for. The US flag stands for liberty and freedom. It stands for all of those who fought for (and those who died for) the liberties we have come to know and love. It stands for the insight and vision that our forefathers had for this new republic. Show respect by standing, removing your hat, and being silent as you watch the flag parade past. Show respect by flying the flag at your home and business, lighting it at night, and seeing that it is replaced when it becomes tattered, torn, and discolored. Wear a US flag pin on your left side over your heart. To do these things is to honor the unique wisdom of our nation's founders who came from various walks of life and pledged their lives and fortunes to fight and struggle for our nations freedom - an individuals' freedom and a nation's freedom of self governing.

Does the Nazi flag stand for hate?

I don't believe the Flag stands for hate. It is just heritage of a people in Germany. It is just like the Confederate flag to Southerners in America.

Answer #2

The Nazis lived by a philosophy of hate, and the swastika flag was the symbol of Nazi party.

The swastika was origionally a religious symbol representing peace (origionated from India). However the Nazis got hold of the design and mutalated it in to something offensive. Although many find it offensive at heart its actually a religious symbol so its down to personal opinion.

Is Greenland not a country because of its color or shape?

*Geographically, Greenland is part of the North American continent; geopolitically, the country is part of Europe, and nationally Greenland is part of Denmark.

* Until World War II, Greenland was closed and self-sufficient economically. During the war, the country was supplied by the USA, which established a number of bases, of which all but three were closed down after the war. Today only the military airbase Pituffik (Thule) in North Greenland is left.

* Greenland ceased to be a Danish colony in 1953 when Greenlanders became equal citizens of the kingdom of Denmark. In 1979 the country achieved Home Rule status and authorized to have its own parliament.

Can the olympic flag fly higher then the American flag?

Of course it can. All you have to do is attach it to a taller flag pole.

Another View: (in the US) No. The rules of flag etiquette of the United states deem that when displayed along with other flags on a single pole, the US flag should be displayed at the highest position on the pole, and when in a grouping of multiple flagpoles, the US flag should be displayed higher than any other flag. These flag rules apply only in the US and its territories, of course, other nations may have differing rules.

Is it okay to draw an American Flag on the ground with chalk?

If you live in America and believe in American culture then you can draw any thing you like to draw!