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Switzerlands Flag

Switzerlands Flag. Greyson Boozer. Meaning. The white cross stands for the common belief in Christianity The flag traditionally stood for freedom and honor The flag now means neutrality, democracy, and refuge. History. Adopted December 12, 1889

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Switzerlands Flag

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  1. Switzerlands Flag Greyson Boozer

  2. Meaning • The white cross stands for the common belief in Christianity • The flag traditionally stood for freedom and honor • The flag now means neutrality, democracy, and refuge

  3. History • Adopted December 12, 1889 • Late 14th century the soldiers started to where an eblemed cross with a red base to distinguish themselves • 1814 it became the countries seal • 1848 it became the military flag

  4. Interesting facts • The Switzerland flag is square having equal length and width • The Red Cross came from the Switzerland flag in honor of the Swiss founder Henri Dunant

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