Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

What will make this a rather eye-catching sight is that the three objects forming the triangle are of similar brightness, but of contrasting colors. IE 11 is not supported.

According to Kaye, red, white and blue dominate flags due to dye technology, imitation and symbolic meanings. Historically, these colors were practical because white could be created by bleaching ...

The U.S., France, Chile and more all have this commonality: red, white and blue flags. Here's why, as explained by Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association.

First created in 1997 by National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation founder Ben Haith, the banner is in red, white and blue of the U.S. flag to convey that all enslaved people and their ...

This Memorial Day tens of thousands of American flags are planted at graves, like those at Fort Snelling, to honor the nation's fallen soldiers. But why is the flag red, white and blue? Good Question.

Fly the red, white and blue for Flag Day By Diane Cowen , Former Architecture and Home Design Writer Updated June 13, 2016 5:06 p.m. Ron Kronberg's family business specializes in flags and ...

Honoring the American flag is a big tradition during Fourth of July celebrations. But did you know there are do's and don'ts when paying respects to the red, white and blue?