Flag of Puerto Rico Facts
The Puerto Rican flag is a symbol of pride for Puerto Ricans everywhere. In fact, prior to the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, there were more Puerto Rican flags in New York City than American flags.
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Time Frame
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A group attached to the Cuban Revolutionary Party created the Puerto Rican flag in 1895 in New York City.
Significance
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The Cuban Revolutionary Party wanted independence from Spain for both Cuba and Puerto Rico. The flag of Puerto Rico is the Cuban flag with the colors reversed.
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History
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The United States invaded and claimed Puerto Rico in 1898. The Puerto Rican flag was outlawed until 1952, when Puerto Rico became a Commonwealth, or an unincorporated dependent territory of the United States.
Today
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Today flying of the Puerto Rican flag is permitted, but only alongside the flag of the United States.
Features
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The white star of the flag symbolizes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the sides of the triangle the three branches of the Republican government. The three red stripes symbolize the blood that feeds the government and the two white stripes represent the rights of man.
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References
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Comments
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eventhough I live in NY for many years I love my beautiful Puero Rico. I love n respect my flag. Our flag has beautiful colors which has significants meanings. It was created red white and blue whith only 1 star I don't know why people purchase flags with coquis n roosters added to the flag. I think that is desrespectful. And then they paint the coqui Green when the coqui is light brown. we r the only people who accept all this garbage. 100% Puertorrican
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I like your explanation. thanks
