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  2. Flag of Hawaii - Wikipedia

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    The flag of Hawaii was first adopted in the early 19th century by the Hawaiian Kingdom and continued to be used after its overthrow in 1893. It is the only U.S. state flag to feature a foreign country's national flag —that of the Union Jack —which commemorates the British Royal Navy 's historical relations with the Kingdom of Hawaii, and in ...

  3. Flag of Hawaii | Meaning, History & Facts | Britannica

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    U.S. state flag consisting of alternating horizontal stripes of white, red, and blue with the Union Jack in the canton.

  4. What's the Story Behind Hawaii's Flag? - Hawaii Magazine

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    The Hawaii flag’s eight stripes represent the major Islands. Historians credit its design to an officer of the Royal Navy, who based it on a British naval flag. While the ensign has become the official state flag of Hawaii, there are some that argue it is not the original flag of the Hawaiian kingdom.

  5. Flag of Hawaii - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    The flag of Hawaii (Hawaiian: Ka Hae Hawaiʻi) is the official flag of Hawaii as a U.S. state, as it was kingdom, protector government, republic, and territory. It is the only state flag of the United States to have the Union Flag of the United Kingdom on it.

  6. Hawaii's Flag Evolution: Its History and Meaning

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    The current flag of Hawaii, also known as the "Ku Kanaka" (the People's Flag), was officially adopted on December 29, 1959. The flag consists of a field of eight alternating horizontal stripes of white, red, and blue, representing the eight main islands of Hawaii.

  7. The History of the Hawaii Flag - Virtual Hawaii 360

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    What Does the Hawaiian Flag Look Like? The Hawaiian flag stands out for its unique design that blends elements of different cultural influences. It consists of eight horizontal stripes, representing the eight main islands of Hawaii: Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe.

  8. Hawaii (U.S.) - CRW Flags

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    This is the flag of Hawaii according to a diagram issued by the Government of the Republic and dated 8 April 1896. The figures for the flag work out at 32-32 for the hoist, 56-72 for the fly and each stripe at 8, whilst the canton is 12-1-6-1-12 hoist, 24-1-6-1-24 fly, and the saltire at 1-2-3.

  9. More Than Mere Stripes and Crosses: The Hawaiian Flag at 200 ...

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    Some propose the green, red and yellow Kanaka Maoli flag, also known as the native Hawaiian flag. This flag contains a shield bearing a coat of arms, which include a kahili, the original Hawaiian royal standard, and two paddles, meant to represent the voyaging tradition of the Native Hawaiians.

  10. Hawaiian flag - To-Hawaii.com

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    The Hawaiian flag symbolizes the Kingdom of Hawaii, the republic of Hawaii, its previous status as a territory and its current status as a member of the United States.

  11. Have you ever wondered about the unique flag of Hawaii? It’s a symbol rich in history and intrigue. This article will explore 13 fascinating facts about the Hawaii flag. Each fact tells a story, revealing this beautiful island state’s cultural and historical tapestry.