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Who came first the Cuban flag or the Puerto Rican flag?

The Cuban flag was adopted first, officially becoming the national flag of Cuba on May 20, 1902. The Puerto Rican flag was created later, with its current design being adopted in 1952. However, a version of the Puerto Rican flag resembling the current one was first used in 1895, during the Cuban War of Independence. Thus, while the Cuban flag was officially adopted earlier, both flags share historical ties and influences.


What did Confederates call their flag?

The Confederate States of America had 3 different versions of their National Flag. The common flag most familiar as a "Rebel flag" was actually the battle flag carried by each regiment to help identify the unit. Each regiment usually carried their regimental battle flag and the National flag. Names of the National FlagsFirst National FlagSecond National FlagThird National Flag Other Battle Flags were designed based on the individual state from where the unit was from. Each design had a name, usually the name of their commanding general or the Army. Thus the Army of Tennessee had adopted a Blue flag with a White Disc in the center and wide white trim and it became known as the Army of Tennessee flag. The soldiers from Kentucky formed into a unit and adopted a flag that was identified as the flag of the Kentucky Brigade. Before the war really started, the first flag used by the early Confederate States was the "Bonnie Blue Flag" which consisted of a blue flag with a White Star.


Who made the national color flag of America?

The national flag of the United States, commonly known as the Stars and Stripes, was designed by a variety of individuals over time. The first official flag was adopted in 1777, but it is often attributed to Francis Hopkinson, a Continental Congress delegate, who is believed to have designed the flag. The flag has undergone several changes in its design, particularly with the addition of stars representing new states, with the current 50-star version being adopted in 1960.


Why the American flag created?

In 1776 Francis Hopkins was asked to design a flag for the Navy. This flag was the first US flag and served as the basis for future flags. Countries make flags to represent who they are in various situations and places.


What is a flag used as a symbol of a nation?

Such a flag is called a national flag.