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	Flag of the Czech Republic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of the Czech Republic is the same as the flag of the former Czechoslovakia.
		The flag contains red and white colors derived from the ancient Czech coat of arms (silver lion on the red field); because the flag was almost identical with Polish and had the same colors as Austrian flag, a blue wedge was added (1920).
		Flag of: Albania • Andorra • Armenia • Austria • Azerbaijan • Belarus • Belgium • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Bulgaria • Croatia • Cyprus •
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Czechoslovakia (299 words)

	Czechoslovakia 1918-1920 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		One of the flags furthest to the rear shows a fl eagle's wing-part of a banner of the arms of Silesia which depict an eagle (Silesia formed the Czech lands along with Bohemia and Moravia.) In front of it is a banner of the Moravian arms-a red and white chequered eagle on a blue field.
		The so-called "©tefánik Flag" became the official banner or flag of the Czechoslovak National Council, and was primarily used as the Czechoslovak War Flag after the General inspected the Legion units in Siberia at the end of 1918.
		Flag designs of the minister of railways Isidor Zahradnik (19 December 1919), found by A. Brozek in the archives of the Premonstratensian monastery in Prague.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/cz-1918.html (1321 words)

	Slovakia
		The first Slovak flag was white-red bicolore and was waved on 23rd April 1848 in Brezová during a theatre performance.
		The present-day state flag of the Slovak Republic is described in article 9, paragraph 2 of the Slovak Constitution, which was enacted on 1st September 1992.
		Its width is equal to the one hundredth of the flag's length.
	flagspot.net /flags/sk.html (1200 words)

	Transcarpathia Oblast (Ukraine)
		Czechoslovakia, Rumania, Ukrainia, Hungary and of course the Ruthens.
		The territory was united with Czechoslovakia and it was an "historical territory" of Rusinsko.
		The flag as shown on the UNPO page does display the arms which also was part of the arms of Czechoslovakia in the time between the world wars.
	www.hampshireflag.co.uk /world-flags/allflags/ua-zk.html (951 words)

	Czechoslovakia 1920
		On 29 february 1920 a blue triangle on the hoist was added on previously used white over red flag, reaching only to one third of the flag.
		On 30 march 1920 (so one month and one day later!) the triangle was extended to the centre of the flag (this being virtually the same flag as current flag of Czech Republic).
		The reasons I think for adding the blue was to make it different from the Polish flag wich was (re-)adopted about the same time, and to represent Slovakia (which used white/blue/red tricolour since 1848).
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/xc-1920.html (171 words)

	Iwo Jima Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		The 48 star flag is also known as the "Iwo Jima Flag" since this flag was the one raised over mount Suribachi.
		The flag was raised on February 23, 1945 on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima.
		A flag had been raised once, but Mike explained to his men that a larger flag had to be raised so that "every Marine on this cruddy island can see it." Mike died March 1, 1945.
	maley.net /harrisferry/IwoJimaFlag.htm (834 words)

	Protectorate of Bohemia-Moravia 1939-1945
		Flag of the Military Representative to the Reichsprotektor of Bohemia and Moravia
		I think that the WR flag with the blue triangle was an official first flag of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (though it has never been declared so) - Ales himself mentioned its usage during the German military parade.
		Size of the shield was 7 x 6 for a flag of side length of 10 and the width of the red-blue-white-etc. coloured border was a tenth of the
	www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/cz-bm39.html (1293 words)

	Czechoslovakia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		The flag of this design was adopted on 30 march 1920 and used until 1939.
		The white-red bicolore was substituted immediately by the present Czech WRB flag with the triangle reaching the center of the flag.
		(1) The Flag and (!) the Standart of the President of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic is white with a bordure, compound from flames alternate of white, red and bloue.
	www.fotw.net /flags/xc.html (1614 words)

	Czech Flag - World Flags 101 - Czechian Flags (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		On the left side of the Czech Republic flag is a horizontal blue triangle pointing toward the middle of the flag.
		The Czech Republic flag is identical to that of the former Czechoslovakia.
		The new Czech Republic adopted the flag of former Czechoslovakia which was a violation of the resolution.
	www.worldflags101.com /c/czech-flag.aspx (319 words)

	Slovakia Flag - World Flags 101 - Slovakian Flags (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Towards the left side of the Slovakian flag is the country's coat of arms, which is outlined in white.
		The flag of Slovakia was adopted on January 1, 1992.
		However, the Czech Republic adopted the flag of Czechoslovakia in direct violation of the resolution and refused to change.
	www.worldflags101.com /s/slovakia-flag.aspx (410 words)

	e u r o - h u b - networking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		The current flag was adopted as Austria's national flag in 1918 and as a civic emblem in 1921, and was reintroduced on 1 May 1945, when the German occupation ended.
		The Belgian flag, a variant on the French tricolour, evokes the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, which dates from the 12th century: a gilded lion with red claws and red tongue against a fl background.
		The Cypriot flag, which was adopted when Cyprus became independent in 1960, represents the island and two olive branches against a white background, symbolising peace between the Greek and Turkish communities.
	www.eurolink-eu.net /flag.htm (831 words)

	SLOVAKIA.ORG - Quick Facts about the Slovak Republic (SK)
		The official flag of the Slovak Republic is composed of three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue (middle), and red (red) superimposed with the Slovak emblem centered on the hoist side.
		The official Slovak Republic emblem consists of a cross Lorraine atop 3 hills in a shield; the cross is white centered on a background of red and blue.
		In reality, numerous Slavic nations also adopted a variation of this flag which was originally influenced by the flag of the Netherlands which was created in the 16th Century.
	www.slovakia.org /sk-flag.htm (461 words)

	Bohemia (Czech Republic) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Flag of Bohemia-Moravia Protectorate was created in autumn 1939 by Prince Karel Schwarzenberg (based on "Staatsfarben" of Czechoslovakia).
		The Bohemian CoA is and was a silver lion on red, so the heraldically correct order is white over red (and this flag has actually been used in Bohemia during 19th century to 1918 when it has become a first national flag of Czechoslovakia).
		I think this flag was probably used for civil purposes and for use outside of Bohemia at that time.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/cz_bh.html (409 words)

	Czech Republic
		The first Czechoslovakian flag (1918-1920) was identical to the Polish one as these are the colors of Bohemia.
		The Czechoslovak State Flag is a white-red field with the red colour in the bottom, which is in fact the Czech Flag and a blue threeangle, which had been added as the Slovak part of the complete flag.
		The Slovak flag of 1990 became to represent the separatist tendencies of some Slovaks, besides the others were still using the Czechoslovak one that represented the unity.
	www.fotw.us /flags/cz.html (1649 words)

	The Czech Republic's national flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		The resistance movement abroad, though, retained the original Czechoslovak national flag, the appearance of which remained the same regardless of any of the future political or constitutional changes that would plague the state of Czechoslovakia in the coming period.
		Hence, the Czech Republic brought into use its national flag made up of two equally broad stripes, a lower red one, and an upper white one, with the width:length ratio equal to 2:3.
		The same ratio of 2 to 3 was laid down for the national flag of the Slovak Republic made up of three equally broad horizontal stripes arranged as follows: upper - white, middle - blue, lower - red.
	wtd.vlada.cz /scripts/detail.php?id=3581 (277 words)

	Football World Cup - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		1934 - Image:Austria flag large.png Austria Image:Flag of Czech Republic.svg Czechoslovakia Image:Egypt flag large.png Egypt Image:Germany flag 1933 1.png Germany Image:Hungary flag large.png Hungary Image:Flag of Italy.png Italy Image:Netherlands flag large.png Netherlands Image:Spain flag large.png Spain Image:Sweden flag large.png Sweden Image:Switzerland flag large.png Switzerland
		1998 - Image:Croatia flag large.png Croatia Image:Jamaica flag large.png Jamaica Image:Flag of Japan.svg Japan Image:South africa flag large.png South Africa Image:Flag of Serbia and Montenegro.png FR Yugoslavia*
		Both Image:Flag of Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic and/or Image:Slovakia flag large.png Slovakia could qualify through the UEFA playoffs, as neither has qualified since Czechoslovakia dissolved in 1993.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/f/o/o/Football_World_Cup_f56f.html (2205 words)

	Marching Toward War: Czechoslovakia
		Czechoslovakia "is within the jaws of restless new Germany, which only a few months ago seized the lands and people of neighboring Austria.
		Thus in the 20th year of its life, the democracy of Czechoslovakia, born of the war to end wars, bows before the tragic reaffirmation of an old law—that might alone makes right.
		On Tuesday morning the citizens of Bratislava rise early; during the night the Czech flag has disappeared and in its place is a swastika flag.
	xroads.virginia.edu /~MA04/wood/mot/html/czech.htm (1883 words)

	Flag Dates: by month
		Flag adopted 1993, using the former flag of Czechoslovakia, originated on 30 March 1920
		Flag adopted 19 June 1946 (originally the flag of the Cisalpine Republic
		Flag adopted 7 September 1978, incorporating thee flag of Kandy, dating back to 1815, and national flag of 1948
	www.fotw.net /flags/xf_d8-mm.html (1515 words)

	Adopt-a-flag
		Southrons are attached to the battle flag, as well as the three National flags of the Confederacy and the Bonnie Blue flag, because Southern nationalism did not end with the war.
		Czechoslovakia split peacefully into the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic; since neither of them complained, other states such as Germany, France and the U.S. had no difficulty in recognizing their existence as states.
		It is spontaneously being flown by Southerners today who wish to celebrate their heritage while not being slandered as "racists." It is therefore a flag chosen by the people, and not by a government.
	www.lewrockwell.com /orig/dieteman3.html (1758 words)

	Flag Dates: by year (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Flag adopted 1 January 1801 adding "St. Patrick's Cross" to the flag of the United Kingdom of England and Scotland
		Flag adopted 12 December 1889, although some forms were in use unoffically since the 15th century
		Flag adopted 30 November 1978 as the flag of the Pacific Island Trust Territory
	fotw.vexillum.com /flags/xf_d8-yy.html (1515 words)

	GiseleÕs Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Czechoslovakia is known as the heart of Europe.
		The regions of Czechoslovakia witch is Bohemia,Moravia and Slovakia were once a part of Austria and Hungary.
		The flag has the colors blue,red and white because it stands for the regions in Czechoslovakia which are Bohemia,Moravia and Slovakia.
	www.k12.hi.us /~sewong/1998-99/giseczec.html (283 words)

	German Flag
		The shape and flag ratio of the German flag is described as 3:5
		The Romans were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed
		A Flag of German, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
	www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /german-flag.htm (1721 words)

	Anna M (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		These decress deprived all Germans and Hungarians living in Czechoslovakia of their property and Czechoslovak citizenship - unless they could prove they had been loyal to the Czechoslovak cause during the war, which was obviously very difficult to do.
		Although the Communists held the key ministries, Czechoslovakia was a "showcase" of Democracy until the Communist coup of February 1948.
		However, in Czechoslovakia there was free, public discussion of the past along with demands for the rehabilitation of purge victims and the resignation of Novotny as President.
	raven.cc.ku.edu /~eceurope/hist557/lect17.htm (16911 words)

	Czech Republic Flag
		The Meaning and History of the Czech Republic Flag - Czechoslovakia (Ceskoslovensko in Czech and in Slovak) was a country in Central Europe that existed from 1918 until 1992.
		A Flag of Czech Republic, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
		The Czech Republic was part of Czechoslovakia until the "velvet divorce" in January 1993.
	www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /czech-republic-flag.htm (1482 words)

	Tabibito's small Czech Guide: Basic facts on the country
		The national flag is not new - it was already used as the national flag of Czechoslovakia between 1920 and 1992.
		White and red are the colours of Bohemia, blue is the flag of Moravia.
		Additionally, red, white and blue are the pan-Slavic colours and therefore also used in the national flags of Russia and Serbia.
	www.tabibito.de /czech/einfo.shtml (763 words)

	Czech Regions and municipalities
		Bohemia - horizontal white-red (used as a flag of Czechoslovakia in 1918-1920 and flag of Czech republic in 1990-1992).
		The description of the ceremonial flag (prapor) and of the flag for daily use (vlajka) is a bit unclear.
		The flags will be approved, like the municipal flags, by the heraldic-vexillological subcommitee of the House of Representatives and officially signed by its chairman (Vaclav Klaus at present).
	www.hampshireflag.co.uk /world-flags/allflags/cz-re.html (997 words)

	czech republic flag and description
		The first flag of Czechoslovakia was white over red, and those colors are the heraldic colors of Bohemia.
		The blue triangle was added to the flag in an effort to distinguish it from the Poland flag, and blue is said to represent the State of Moravia.
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	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/countrys/europe/czechrep.htm (189 words)

	Michael Strank, Sergeant, United States Marine Corps
		Michael Strank, participant in the famous flag raising on Iwo Jima, was born at Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, on 10 November 1919, the son of Vasil and Martha Strank, natives of Czechoslovakia (his father was also known as Charles Strank).
		He was the oldest of the six American soldiers who raised the American flag over Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, in the midst of the bloody fighting there.
		On Feb. 23, 1945, the fifth day of the battle, they raised the second of two flags planted that morning on the summit of Mount Suribachi, an extinct volcano that overlooked the landing beaches and had been made by the Japanese into a hellish nest of gun emplacements, pillboxes, fortified caves, tunnels and storage depots.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /michaels.htm (1678 words)

	Join by Vojtech Preissig (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		This flag was designed by Preissig for Milan Rastislav tefanik, the Slovak leader in the National Council which the Allies had recognized as the Czechoslovak government in exile.
		It is not known, why this flag was not adopted as the national flag when the National Commitee declared the independence of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918 in Prague.
		It seems, that there is a red flag in the background with a cup, maybe the cup which is a symbol for the Bohemian Hussittes (Czech: husitský kalich), the first Czech national movement in the Middle Age.
	www.batz-hausen.de /vp2.htm (425 words)

	Czech Republic
		The first republic was established in 1918 and its name was Czechoslovakia.
		In August 21, 1968 Czechoslovakia lost its freedom and had to live under Communist regime.
		In 1993 Czechoslovakia became history became those two countries decided to go separate way.
	www.scs.unr.edu /~khanusov/czech.html (323 words)

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