The red stripes represent the blood shed for independence and the struggles of the Lao people, while the blue stripe symbolizes wealth and prosperity. 3. Nepal The flag of Nepal is unique for its ...

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 ...

June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress issued a resolution making the Stars and Stripes the nation's flag. Enjoy a little red, white, and blue from across the Smithsonian. Visit the O Say Can You See ...

Beachgoers are being told to flee immediately to higher ground or coastal evacuation towers if they see a red-and-white plaid flag hoisted. The warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency carries ...

Saturday is Flag Day, which is held annually to mark the first time the red and white maple leaf flag was raised on Parliament Hill on Feb. 15, 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign. The five ...

The red and white has been a symbol of national pride for many decades, and in the wake of Donald Trump's anti-Canadian rhetoric, a sense of patriotism is sweeping the country.

The increase in sales comes ahead of Canada's national flag day on February 15, marking the 60th anniversary of the red and white maple leaf banner's debut in Ottawa. Matt Skipp, co-owner of Flags ...

The renewed interest in Canada’s maple leaf flag, fueled by intense opposition to Mr. Trump’s idea of making Canada the 51st state and his economic threats, comes as the red and white Canadian ...

The red and white design for Canada’s national flag turned 60. Kamil Karamali with a look back at how it came to be.

But it’s another set of colors that inspired the design for Colorado’s state flag: Red, blue, white and gold. CPR’s series Colorado Wonders recently got a question asking why those were ...