Flag Symbolism

explainer

The American flag uses three colors—red, white, and blue—that carry symbolic meaning and a shared history. There is no official commentary explaining each color in law, yet...

state-symbols

The Colorado state flag represents the Centennial State’s landscape, people, and heritage. Its design combines three horizontal stripes in blue, white, and red, echoing the U....

flags

The Chilean flag uses three colors with longstanding symbolic associations.

Guides And Explainers

The American flag is a carefully codified emblem, and changes to its elements—such as the introduction of a yellow stripe—carry specific meanings shaped by history, organiza...

symbolism

The black and white American flag is a highly simplified version of the United States flag, using only black and white tones instead of the customary red, white, and blue. It is...

reference

The American flag uses a simple palette of three colors and two consistent design elements. The 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the original 13 colonies that decl...