The Juneteenth Flag: The History Behind Its Colors and Symbols
The Juneteenth flag is a white star within a resplendent starburst set against a proud backdrop of red and blue. It ...
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Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue Facts about the United States Flag
Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...
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Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue
Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See blog for pointers on U.S. Flag Code, or learn more about the Star-Spangled Banner at the Smithsonian's ...
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25 world flags and their hidden meanings
While the crescent and star symbols signify the country ... the African National Congress, the red, white and blue are reminiscent of the flags of the European colonists and the former Boer ...