For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent. “Peter the Great of Russia went to the Netherlands in the late 1600s to learn about shipbuilding and ...

The U.S., France, Chile and more all have this commonality: red, white and blue flags. Here's why, as explained by Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association.

Both kids donned the flag’s colors on their T-shirts and heads, the younger in a bandanna and the older in a construction paper crown of blue and red. “They are proud to be Haitian,” Louis said.

The U.S., France, Chile and more all have this commonality: red, white and blue flags. Here's why, as explained by Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association.