Flag Of Lethbridge
The flag of Lethbridge is the official flag of Lethbridge, Alberta, and was adopted in 1967, the year of Canada's centennial. It is based on the flag that was once flown at Fort Whoop-Up. History As a result of the Canadian Centennial in 1967, there was a resurgence of interest in Canadian history. Part of the interest in Lethbridge centred on a municipal flag. Artist Alex Johnston used a photograph of the flag that flew at Fort Whoop-Up in the late 19th century as the basis for his rendition of the modern United States, American flag. He also used some contemporary written descriptions. It was not until 1971, however, that the flag was adopted as the official municipal flag. On 22 March, the following Lethbridge City Council, city council resolution was discussed and later carried: "And whereas because of its historical significance and uniqueness the Fort Whoop-Up Flag has become a symbol of Lethbridge representing not only its background, old of story of the influence of our n ...
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Flag Terminology
Flag terminology is the nomenclature, or system of terms, used in vexillology, the study of flags, to describe precisely the parts, patterns, and other attributes of flags and their display. Flag types Flag elements Basic patterns Flags often inherit traits seen in traditional European heraldry designs and as a result patterns often share names. Techniques in flag display Illustrations Flag illustrations generally depict flags flying from the observer's point of view from left to right, the view known as the obverse (or "front"); the other side is the reverse (or "back"). There are some exceptions, notably some Islamic flags inscribed in Arabic, which is written from right to left; for these the obverse is defined as the side with the hoist to the observer's right. See also * Vexillological symbol Notes References External links * {{Vexillology Vexillology Vexillology ...
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