Known as the "Maple Leaf Flag," the Canadian flag has two colors — red, derived from St. George’s cross, and white, derived from the French royal emblem. An 11-point maple leaf is placed at ...

Indonesia and Monaco's flags are nearly identical, with red stripes over white. However, Indonesia's flag is longer and has a ...

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.

In Boston’s historic Roxbury neighborhood, a vibrant flag waves proudly, the official Juneteenth flag, a powerful symbol of freedom and unity. Its design traces back to community activist Ben Haith, ...

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.

First created in 1997 by National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation founder Ben Haith, the banner is in red, white and blue ...

I have always been fascinated by flags. Call me a vexillophile (a person who has a special interest in flags), but whether it ...

In the late 1890s, Gov. Francis P. Fleming said a red cross be added to reduce the older flag’s appearance, which was simply white with the seal, to a flag of surrender.