When the Maple Leaf flag was first hoisted to the top of the Peace Tower on Feb. 15, 1965, few spectators commented on the ...

In 1960, The Queen adopted a personal flag to be flown on any building, ship, car or aircraft in which she was staying or travelling. The Royal Standard represents not only the Sovereign but also the ...

At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. On the same day in 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was ...

Today is the last day flags will be flying at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter. Carter died in Plains, Georgia, Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. After Carter's death then ...

A solid black silhouette representing the political boundaries of Mongolia. This visual highlights the distinctive outline of the country against a white background, emphasizing its unique geography.

A detailed outline map of Mongolia highlighting political divisions. The map features distinct borders for provinces and regions across the country. This representation emphasizes geographic features.

The national flag of India is an integral part of these celebrations, symbolizing the country’s rich cultural heritage and its values. 1. Design and Colours: The Indian national flag, also known as ...

It was on this day, back in 1950, that India’s first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, hoisted the national flag, symbolising the birth of the Indian Republic. Since then, January 26 has become a day of ...

Republic Day 2025: Know the difference between hoisting the flag on Independence Day and unfurling it on R-Day The National Flag must be rectangular, with a length-to-width ratio of 3:2. Damaged or ...

The two ceremonies differ in several ways: Actions: The flag is hoisted from the bottom on Independence Day, while it is unfurled from the top on Republic Day. Ceremonial Leaders: The Prime Minister ...

The State Department has ordered that diplomatic outposts fly only U.S. flags. By Christine Hauser and Neil Vigdor The State Department has ordered that only United States flags be flown at ...

No flags other than that of the United States and two related to the country’s military are to be flown or displayed at any of the country’s embassies or outposts, according to a new policy ...