Most with somewhat of an interest in the Liberian flag, can tell that there is a striking resemblance between Old Glory and the national flag of the republic of Liberia. This banner actually has intended to display the ex-American slave origins of the republic. It hoisted on official and non-official flagpoles since it is the country's national ensign.
Liberia became an independent country in 1847 and started hoisting an ensign from their respective flag poles that looked very similar to our Old Glory. Unlike the thirteen stripes on the U.S. national flag, the Liberian flag features eleven stripes, representing the eleven men who signed Liberia's declaration of independence. Also, and unlike the 50 stars on our national flag, the Liberian national ensign displays one five-pointed star on a blue field in the canton.
As I was told, the white star on the blue field represents the country's independence. Back in the day, it was the very first independence republic in (western) Africa. Ever since, the national ensign has served of a reminder of such to folks around the world. Displayed from Liberian flag poles in and out of Liberia, this flag displays beautifully.
In the state coat of arms, the dove with the scroll is a message of peace and goodwill. The rising sun, which is colored yellow, and the ship that is shown approaching the land, represent the birth of a new country. The plow and the hoe are said to symbolize the working of the land. The palm-tree symbolizes fertility. The inscription above reads: "the love of liberty brought us here." And the inscription below reads: "republic of Liberia."
This republic is located in the western part of the continent of Africa, and called officially: "Republic of Liberia." Sierra Leone borders this nation to the west, Guinea to the north and Ivory Coast to the east. Interestingly, at least thirty indigenous languages are spoken in Liberian territory.
Back in the day, and as aforementioned, slaves were brought (back) to this part of the world for purposes of freedom and equality. Not only slaves from the America's were found here, also slaves that were freed from other ships were sent to Liberia, instead of being sent to their respective countries of origin.
The national flag became recognized as such back in 1847. In or during the years before independence was granted to Liberia, a similar flag-design was maintained that featured a white cross instead of a white star, in the canton of the ensign. The cross was exchanged for the star during the events of 1847. Ever since the national ensign of the republic has remained unchanged. The Liberian flag for use with residential flagpoles is commonly made for sale by resellers throughout the nation.
Liberia became an independent country in 1847 and started hoisting an ensign from their respective flag poles that looked very similar to our Old Glory. Unlike the thirteen stripes on the U.S. national flag, the Liberian flag features eleven stripes, representing the eleven men who signed Liberia's declaration of independence. Also, and unlike the 50 stars on our national flag, the Liberian national ensign displays one five-pointed star on a blue field in the canton.
As I was told, the white star on the blue field represents the country's independence. Back in the day, it was the very first independence republic in (western) Africa. Ever since, the national ensign has served of a reminder of such to folks around the world. Displayed from Liberian flag poles in and out of Liberia, this flag displays beautifully.
In the state coat of arms, the dove with the scroll is a message of peace and goodwill. The rising sun, which is colored yellow, and the ship that is shown approaching the land, represent the birth of a new country. The plow and the hoe are said to symbolize the working of the land. The palm-tree symbolizes fertility. The inscription above reads: "the love of liberty brought us here." And the inscription below reads: "republic of Liberia."
This republic is located in the western part of the continent of Africa, and called officially: "Republic of Liberia." Sierra Leone borders this nation to the west, Guinea to the north and Ivory Coast to the east. Interestingly, at least thirty indigenous languages are spoken in Liberian territory.
Back in the day, and as aforementioned, slaves were brought (back) to this part of the world for purposes of freedom and equality. Not only slaves from the America's were found here, also slaves that were freed from other ships were sent to Liberia, instead of being sent to their respective countries of origin.
The national flag became recognized as such back in 1847. In or during the years before independence was granted to Liberia, a similar flag-design was maintained that featured a white cross instead of a white star, in the canton of the ensign. The cross was exchanged for the star during the events of 1847. Ever since the national ensign of the republic has remained unchanged. The Liberian flag for use with residential flagpoles is commonly made for sale by resellers throughout the nation.
About the Author:
Author writes on behalf of a company that sells aluminum flag poles and banners, including international banners such as the Liberian flag.
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