Canadian Flags Are Rich In History

Canada has had its share of historic Canadian flags. The Royal Union Flag or Union Jack took its present form in 1870. It is based on the Royal Flag of 1606. Canada first used the Royal Flag, in 1610 with the British settlement in Newfoundland. In 1870 the Union flag was incorporated into an official flag called the Canadian Red Ensign, a form of which was used from approximately 1870. It was used for the Governor General as well as the Lieutenant Governors of the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. To view these Canadian flags look on the Internet.

Canada fought the First World War under the Canadian Red Ensign and today it is a symbol of Canada’s membership in the British Commonwealth. It is flown along with the National Flag at the federal buildings, airports and military bases. Canadian flags are distinctive and rich in history.

Canada began in earnest in 1925 to design their own unique flag. With another push in 1946, which generated 2, 600 designs, Canada was still without a new flag. With the centennial occurring in 1967 a final push was made and the present flag was born. The flag was red and white, the official colours of Canada as appointed by King George V in 1921, with a stylized 11-point red maple leaf in its centre. It flew for the first time on December 15, 1964 at the House of Commons and December 17, 1964 at the Senate. Queen Elizabeth the II proclaimed the new flag to take effect as of February 15, 1965. To learn more about Canadians flags you can search the Internet for many interesting sites concerning flags and Canadian history.

About The Author:

Mari Anne Hussen is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-flags.com. The flags of the world are symbols of recognition full of beauty and color for each country.