Today, the flags of Denmark and the United Nations fly.
Denmark
The Dannebrog (flag of Denmark) flies in gratitude to my sailing instructor Knud. Originally from Denmark, but an American for over 50 years now, Knud is an excellent teacher, mariner, and gentleman. It was a pleasure to sail with him and learn from him.
The Dannebrog holds the record as the oldest continuously used national flag, being officially recognized on May 8, 1625 by King Christian IV.
United Nations
The flag of the United Nations flies in celebration of the organization and in thanks for the gift of the flag from a neighbor.
The symbol of the United Nations was adopted on December 7, 1946. Its official description is, “A map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree, in gold on a field of smoke-blue with all water areas in white. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles.”
The next year, on October 20, 1947, the General Assembly approved Resolution 167 (II), which defined the flag as, “Resolves that the flag of the United Nations shall be the official emblem adopted by the General Assembly under the terms of its resolution 92 (I) of 7 December 1946, centred on a light blue ground:”
The use of the United Nations flag is governed by the United Nations Flag Code, most recently updated on November 20, 2020.
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