According to Kaye, red, white and blue dominate flags due to dye technology, imitation and symbolic meanings. Historically, these colors were practical because white could be created by bleaching ...

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

This Memorial Day tens of thousands of American flags are planted at graves, like those at Fort Snelling, to honor the nation's fallen soldiers. But why is the flag red, white and blue? Good Question.

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.

This flag, which is still in use in 2022, would be retired if Parr's flag is adopted by city council. It retains the navy blue and white stripes of the 1909 flag, but replaces the Fort Industry ...