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Gilbert Baker created the original pride flag in 1978. Baker was urged by Harvey Milk to create a symbol for the LGBT community and he chose a flag, which he saw as the most powerful symbol of pride.

Some people believe that the red color represents Nepal’s national ... At the Olympics, there is a rule that all flags must be displayed in a 2x3 ratio, which can result in some of them looking ...

Flags across the country will be lowered to half-staff until late next month to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. According to U.S. flag code, flags must be ...

The main difference between the flags of Narva and Ukraine lies in the placement of their colors. On Narva's flag, the blue stripe is at the bottom, while on Ukraine's flag, it is at the top. However, ...