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The state flag is officially described by law as: a rectangle that: (1) has a width to length ratio of two to three; and (2) contains: (A) one blue vertical stripe that has a width equal to one-third the length of the flag; (B) two equal horizontal stripes, the upper stripe white, the lower stripe red, each having a length equal to two-thirds the length of the flag; and (C) one white, regular ...
Type Symbol Date designated Image Motto "Friendship" 1930 [1] [2]: Nickname "The Lone Star State" [1] Flag: The Lone Star Flag [1]: June 30, 1839 National seal: Seal of the Republic of Texas
In 2002, a version of the flag was created which depicted a Barrett .50 BMG Rifle. Other versions have depicted various firearms, and even other objects dear to the hearts of the flag makers. During the 2000 Stanley Cup Finals at least one Dallas Stars fan had created a replica of the flag with the Stanley Cup replacing the cannon; the Stars ...
On each visit, I see Texas flags flying all over and many cars donning state-pride stickers. The only thing some Texans love more than their state seems to be the college they attended in the state.
In the absence of the flag, those present during the song's performance are expected to face toward the music and act just as they would if the flag had been present. [2] The first word of the third line was originally largest, but when Alaska became the largest U.S. state when it was admitted to the United States in 1959, the word was replaced ...
Jun. 7—MOULTRIE, Ga. — Have you ever wondered why U.S. flags are folded in triangle rather than a rectangle? Do you know why U.S. flags are retired by fire? These questions will be answered ...
For starters, Texas is the 42nd-best state to retire in, according to Bankrate. It scores well on weather, middlingly on healthcare and affordability, and poorly on crime and well-being.
Words with specific American meanings that have different meanings in British English and/or additional meanings common to both dialects (e.g., pants, crib) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in British and American English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different ...