AJ Given

literature and flag enthusiast

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Flag Friday: Russia (1993)
The Russian flag suffers from being a flag with history more interesting than its design. Introduced by Tsar Peter the Great in 1693, and tweaked by President Boris Yeltsin in 1993. It had a bit of a drop off due to uhh… internal politics 4/10

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Flag Friday: Mongolia (1992)
Thoughts: Underrated gem. Standard tricolor but includes the Soyombo symbol, which is chock full of deep referential and personal symbolism to Mongol history and people. My favorite being the ying/yang referencing fish in mongol mythology. 8/10

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Flag Friday Marshall Islands (1979)
Thoughts: Not my favorite from this corner of the world, but some cool aspects. The band represents the equator, with the white and orange for sunrise and sunset. Designed by the First Lady of the republic. Better history than design. 5/10

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Flag Friday Antigua and Barbuda (1967)
Thoughts: Meaningful colors, black- African ancestry; blue-hope; red-life. V-shape is the symbol of victory with seven points representing the six parishes and island of Barbuda. Love the symmetry and symbolism of the sunrise 9/10.

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In preparation for flag day tomorrow I have been busy in making sure the flag is celebrated! Exhibit A:

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Flags on the Mall on Capitol Hill! Raising awareness for… headaches lol #flagspotting

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Flag Friday: Ireland (1922)
Thoughts: Gifted in 1848 to Thomas Francis Meagher from French sympathy to Irish nationalism, the flag was meant to show the union (white) between Catholics (green) and Protestants (orange). Lots of history on why Ireland is associated with green. 7/10

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Flag Friday: Switzerland (1841)
Thoughts: One of the most famous flags with a storied history. Despite their long-established neutrality, the Swiss flag began as a field sign for combatants in the 13th century. Its nverted colors used for the Red Cross. A favorite of mine 10/10

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American flags outside the U.S. Capitol Building #flagspotting

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Flag Friday - Lesotho (2006)
Thoughts - lnteresting history, the flag was adopted on the 40th anniversary of independence. The icon in the center is a hat called a mokorotlo. The design reflects a state at peace, replacing the old flag design that featured a military emblem. 6/10

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Flag Friday: Egypt (1984)
Thoughts: Pretty standard color symbolism. Red for blood, white for purity, and black for darkness overcome. Most interesting is the center, the Egyptian eagle of Saladin, whose history may be traced to ancient hieroglyphics. 5/10

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Historical flags of the United States on display at the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington, DC. #flagspotting

[Vexiupdate - Flag News @vexiupdate]

21APR25
With the death of #Pope #Francis, the #HolySee enters a period of #interregnum marked by an automatic change to its #coatofarms. The papal tiara in the arms is replaced with a pavilion from the arms of the Camerlengo. #heraldry

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“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.” -1 Cor. 15:19-20

The prophets were right. The grave is meaningless. What is death to a living God? Happy Easter!

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Flag Friday: Andorra (1993)
Thoughts: Pulls design elements from Catalonia, Foix and France. One of 28 flags with overtly Christian symbolism. And one of two national flags to feature cattle! I like all the imagery but it’s still a pretty basic seal on a background. 6/10

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Some of the beautiful flags on display at the U.S. Navy Memorial #flagspotting

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Flag Friday: Ecuador (1900)
Thoughts: I like the condor, representing strength, and the pleasing color palette. The fatal flaw of the flag is that it’s a little too self-referential, the flag of Ecuador is literally on the flag of Ecuador. Look for it around the seal. 3/10

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Flag Friday - Guyana (1966)
Thoughts - Also known as “The Golden Arrowhead” the colors represent agriculture, endurance, and geography of the nation. Designed after the nation’s independence from Britain. 7/10

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@wokedetection Bruh

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Public transit in Washington DC installing American Flag decals on the metro! #flagspotting