Why are the colors of freedom red, white, and blue?

Answer 1

The red respresents the blood shed in the stuggle for this nation.... the white represents the purity of the ideas that the founding fathers set forth and the blue represents the true faith and allegience that the sodliers and patriots had for the principles of freedom

Answer 2

Sentimental writers and orators sometimes ascribe meanings to the colors in the flag. The practice is erroneous, as are statements on this subject attributed to George Washington and other founders of the country.

From the book "Our Flag" published in 1989 by the House of Representatives...

"On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution authorizing a committee to devise a seal for the United States of America. This mission, designed to reflect the Founding Fathers' beliefs, values, and sovereignty of the new Nation, did not become a reality until June 20, 1782. In heraldic devices, such as seals, each element has a specific meaning. Even colors have specific meanings. The colors red, white, and blue did not have meanings for The Stars and Stripes when it was adopted in 1777. However, the colors in the Great Seal did have specific meanings. Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, reporting to Congress on the Seal, stated:

"The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice."

Answer 3

What do the red, white, and blue of the flag represent?


The Continental Congress left no record to show why it chose the colors. However, in 1782, the Congress of the Confederation chose these same colors for the Great Seal of the United States and listed their meaning as follows: white to mean purity and innocence, red for valor and hardiness, and blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. According to legend, George Washington interpreted the elements of the flag this way: the stars were taken from the sky, the red from the British colors, and the white stripes signified the secession from the home country. However, there is no official designation or meaning for the colors of the flag.

Answer 4

What do the red, white, and blue of the flag represent?

The Continental Congress left no record to show why it chose the colors. However, in 1782, the Congress of the Confederation chose these same colors for the Great Seal of the United States and listed their meaning as follows: white to mean purity and innocence, red for valor and hardiness, and blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. According to legend, George Washington interpreted the elements of the flag this way: the stars were taken from the sky, the red from the British colors, and the white stripes signified the secession from the home country. However, there is no official designation or meaning for the colors of the flag.

Answer 5

The colors of freedom are the colors of the thoughts and actions of people who want freedom (for everyone or it doesnt count). Red white and blue are the colors of the flag. Is it waving for freedom right now. That depends on how clear people are and intelligent they are and caring they are about what their definition of what freedom is, what the constitution means to them and are they willing to go to some effort to preserve it and our country and the world. If you dont know what I am talking about come to the Los Angeles Harbor port of la and long beach and look around at the effect of big business. Youll get it instantly. Happy fourth of july this year everyone!

Answer 6

phades18, red and white are also the colors of the Hells Angels. So canada and hell have something in common...hehehe. But seriously. Red stands for the blood spilled by those who gave their all in making this country free. Those who, unlike the modern liberal democrat, chose to make the ultimate sacrifice so those lily livered spoiled brats can whine about life sucking so much. White stands for purety (not homosexuals and late term abortions), and blue of course is the sky. Each star represents a state. Thank you for asking that question cuz many people hate our flag and what it stands for.

Answer 7

The quote below concerning gold fringe on the Flag is from the book "So Proudly We Hail, The History of the United States Flag" Smithsonian Institute Press 1981, by Wiliam R. Furlong and Byron McCandless. "The placing of a fringe on Our Flag is optional with the person of organization, and no Act of Congress or Executive Order either prohibits the practice, according to the Institute of Hearaldry. Fringe is used on indoor flags only, as fringe on flags on outdoor flags would deteriorate rapidly. The fringe on a Flag is considered and 'honorable enrichment only', and its official use by the US Army dates from 1895.. A 1925 Attorney General's Opinion states: 'the fringe does not appear to be regarded as an integral part of the Flag, and its presence cannot be said to constitute an unauthorized addition to the design prescribed by statute. An external fringe is to be distinguished from letters, words, or emblematic designs printed or superimposed upon the body of the flag itself. Under law, such additions might be open to objection as unauthorized; but the same is not necessarily true of the fringe.'"

The gold trim is generally used on ceremonial indoor flags that are used for special services and is believed to have been first used in a military setting. It has no specific significance that I have ever run across, and its (gold trim) use is in compliance with applicable flag codes and laws.

Answer 8

Red, White & Blue?

Add Brown to the blue,

The Green, White & Red!

"Y que Viva Mexico"

Answer 9

I think the colors stand for something red stands for the blood that has been shed blue for the skies and white is for the purity of our nation

Answer 10

Because Betsy Ross only had red, white, and blue sewing thread at the time.