Flag of Puerto Rico
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The Flag of Puerto Rico was designed in 1894. Francisco Gonzalo Marin, the designer, used the flag of Cuba as the model and inverted the colors in the flags' triangle and stripes. He presented the flag in New York's "Chimney Corner Hall," a popular gathering place of independence advocates. The flag soon came to symbolize the ideals of the Puerto Rican independence movement of the time.
The flag of Puerto Rico consists of five equal horizontal bands of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bears a large, white, five-pointed star in the center. The red represents blood from the brave men, the white represents victory and peace, and the blue represents the sky and blue coastal waters. The lone Star represents the nation. The triangle represents the three branches of government.
Though there are specific shades of red and blue that are used for the flag, some flag-makers make slight modifications. Specifically, the shade of blue used on the flag may correspond to the flag-flyer's political beliefs. Flags made by pro-independence groups use a lighter shade of blue, while pro-U.S. and pro-statehood groups use darker shades (as on the U.S. flag). The official version uses a shade of moderate darkness.
See also
- List of famous Puerto Ricans
- Puerto Ricans
- Puerto Rico
- Politics of Puerto Rico
- Francisco Gonzalo Marin
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