United Kingdom Flag
History of the Consular Flag
AS A “CONSULAR-BOAT FLAG” In 1777 a dark blue flag with 13 white stars, called the "Jack," was first flown on small naval vessels whenever an ambassador or minister of the diplomatic corps was on board. On April 27, 1903 a "C" was added to the center of the stars on the Jack and this new flag was authorized as the Consular Flag for the use of consular officers traveling by boat in the ports to which they were accredited. According to instructions, the flag was to be used by consular officers who had occasion to employ small boats for official purposes and was designed to indicate to v ... [Read More]
United Kingdom Treaty
(2) The flag of the sending state and its consular flag may be flown at the consulate. A consular officer may also place the coat-of-arms or device and fly the flag of the sending state and its consular flag on the vehicles, marine vessels and aircraft which he employs in the exercise of his duties. On suitable occasions these flags may also be flown at the consular officer's residence. ... [Read More]
Frequently Asked Questions - General Information
We may be able to lend you an American flag for your event; however, we regret we are unable to donate a fabric flag to any organization or individual. Paper flags may be available. ... [Read More]
The United States Diplomatic Mission To Nigeria: October Calendar of Events
For nine weeks (from April 26 to June 26) the conference worked on the Charter. Its preamble is considered by many to be one of the finest expressions of purpose ever set forth in any language. By October 24, 1945, the majority of the signatory nations had ratified the charter, and had sent formal notes to the State Department in Washington, D.C. These signers included China, France, the U.S.S.R., the United Kingdom, the United States, and many others. Therefore, on October 24, 1945, with flags of fifty nations flying together, the United Nations came into being.11 Source: http://www.patriotism.org/un_day/ ... [Read More]
Embassy of the United States in Manila
Read the Philippines portion in the following State Department Annual Reports: Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2004-2005 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2005 2005 Investment Climate Statement - Philippines Trafficking in Persons Report 2005 Country Reports on Terrorism 2004 [Read More]
Embassy of the United States in Manila
Read the Philippines portion in the following State Department Annual Reports: Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2004-2005 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2005 2005 Investment Climate Statement - Philippines Trafficking in Persons Report 2005 Country Reports on Terrorism 2004 [Read More]
IEW Events > United States
Kingwood College events and activities include international/ESL student cultural presentations, speakers on culture and religion, ethnic music and dance, ethnic food, and the opening of a permanent display of over 40 flags around the world represented at our college. The audience will be college faculty, staff, students, and the area community. The event will be featured in local newspapers and on the college-run TV. ... [Read More]
Where in the World is the Secretary? Answers for February 2005
Secretary Rice's first stop was in this country, whose capital is London. The country's executive power is held by a monarch but actually is exercised by a committee of ministers, or cabinet. This European country was split into two countries after World War II. It was unified in 1990. Do you know its name? Warsaw is the capital of this European country. You might expect to see a large bird on this country's flag, but instead it's a plain red background with a white crescent and white star. This country, shaped like a boot, has Rome as its capital. This country, whose capital is Paris, is connected to the United Kingdom by an underwater "chunnel." The capital of Belgium is also part of the name of a cabbage-like vegetable that was developed here in 1785. Can you name the capital and the vegetable? This country's capital is the same as its country name. The country is only about half the size of Rhode Island. The parliament of this Middle Eastern ... [Read More]
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