The point made by Weitman2 that “national flags make use of only seven outstanding colours: red, blue, green, yellow, orange, black and white …” remains true in 1999.

Red, white and blue is the most popular color combo. The U.S. colors aren’t that unique — a plurality of the world’s flags are red, white and blue. Pan-African and Pan-Arabic color combinations are in fourth and fifth place.

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TIL there are only 2 countries in the world whose flags contain neither red, white, nor blue: Jamaica and Mauritania.

the USA flag

There are many countries with more than one national flag. The FIAV (the International Federation of Vexillological Associations) recognizes many different national flags. On use on land, Civic Flags, State Flags and War Flags are recognized as are three different sea flags.

Oregon

Nepal

Denmark

What is the most beautiful flag in the world? After 48 days of voting Mexico has become an obvious winner with striking 901,627 points. Number two was Peru with 340,901 points and number three was Guatemala with 272,541 points. Then came Dominican Republic, Brazil, Spain, Uruguay and Argentina respectively.

The Black Flag was flown by certain irregular Confederate Army units in the American Civil War of 1861-1865 to symbolize that they would neither give, nor accept quarter; symbolizing the opposite of the white flag of surrender.

Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section of the flag stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left. Therefore, the flag is worn on the right shoulder, and wearing it backward gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

The “Thin Blue Line” American flag represents law enforcement and is flown to show support for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect us. In both versions, the black space above the blue line represents society, order and peace, while the black below, crime, anarchy, and chaos.

It consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton (referred to specifically as the “union”) bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, where rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternate with …

Again, while the flag code does not mention the usage of funeral flags, it does not expressly forbid the unfolding and flying of the flag after the funeral service.

After Taps has been played, the flag is carefully folded into the symbolic tri-cornered shape. The folded flag is emblematic of the tri-cornered hat worn by the Patriots of the American Revolution. When folded, no red or white stripe is to be evident, leaving only the blue field with stars.

Meaning Behind the 13 Folds The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life. The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.

1. Why Does VA Provide a Burial Flag? A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased Veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a Veteran’s military service to his or her country.