the colors, where did they come from? not the design, just the colors. i am asking about the U. S. Flag.
2007-04-30 01:58:11 · 4 answers · asked by FarmerCec 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Independence Day
red from the blood that was spilled, blue from the color of the ocean that was seperating the new world from england, and white as the color of a new purified nation.
2007-05-01 07:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by gdog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White signifies purity and innocence. Red signifies hardiness and valor. Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice.
There was no meaning left by the Continental congress in 1777. The colors took on symolism in 1782 when the Great Seal was adopted.
2007-04-30 09:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Indignant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question!
According to the book, "Our Flag," published by the House of Representatives, "White signifies Purity and Innocence; Red, Hardiness and Valor; Blue signifies Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice."
I hope that helps.
2007-04-30 09:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by El Guapo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2007-05-01 06:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by The Cuckoo Ascending 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋