What Does the Color Red Mean on the Texas Flag?
The flag of Texas is one of the most recognized flags of any state in the United States. It has been flying over the "Lone Star State" for well over a century and a half. Each color on the flag has a special importance.
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Identification
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The state flag of Texas has a lone white star emblazoned on a vertical stripe of blue on one side with equal-sized stripes of red and white over the remaining two-thirds of the flag. The white horizontal stripe is on top of the red one.
Significance
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Each color of the flag of Texas has special meaning. The white represents purity, while the blue stands for the virtue of loyalty. The red horizontal stripe on the Texas state flag symbolizes bravery.
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History
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In 1836 Texas declared its independence from Mexico. The idea of an independent Texas had been in the wind for a while. In 1824 Texas designed a flag that had the colors of Mexico, but with the date "1824" inscribed in the middle. Then the Texas representatives declared their allegiance to the constitution of Mexico, a clear message intended for the Mexican authority who ruled the land that they wanted the same rights granted to them as Mexican citizens enjoyed. When Texas finally revolted in 1836, this was the flag that flew over the famed Alamo. After Texas gained its freedom, a new flag was designed. The current Texas flag came into being in 1839, with the red color the embodiment of the bravery that those who fought for its independence showed.
Considerations
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The flag of Chile closely corresponds to the Texas flag. It has a white star on a blue background, with white and red horizontal stripes. The difference is that the blue is limited to the upper left-hand corner of the Chilean flag, with the red stripe on the bottom going the entire length of the flag and the white one on top shortened to accommodate the blue. The red on the Chilean flag signifies the blood spilled by those who fought for its freedom.
Time Frame
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The current Texas flag was approved in 1839 and first flew over the independent Texas in that year. Texas remained an independent republic for 6 years until it was admitted into the United States in 1845. Rather than design a new flag, the state chose to keep the "Lone Star" flag.
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Comments
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I've often seen the Texas flag flown upside down in non-emergency situations, but in simple ignorance. A way we were taught as children to remember that red goes on the bottom is in memory of our brave souls who's blood was spilt on the ground for our independence. Hence red on bottom. It works.
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awesome.
