Monday, October 17, 2005
Monday, October 03, 2005
The White Flag
France flew a white flag over its colonies in the 18th century. White was a symbol of purity and represented France's military power. When France conquered an adversary in battle they would fly the white flag, so for years to come ships would use the white flag as a sign of defeat. This practice would become a universal sign of surrender around the world.
France flew a white flag over its colonies in the 18th century. White was a symbol of purity and represented France's military power. When France conquered an adversary in battle they would fly the white flag, so for years to come ships would use the white flag as a sign of defeat. This practice would become a universal sign of surrender around the world.
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