A curving white band was added, carrying Brazil’s National Motto “Ordem e Progresso” (Order and Progress). This motto was taken from a phrase by French philosopher Auguste Comte. The complete phrase reads: “Love as a principle and order as a basis, progress as the goal.”

Wilson enlisted in the United States Army on Aug. 18, 1948, serving with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. During a fierce battle near Yongdong, his unit was ambushed by North Korean forces, resulting in the deaths or capture of many soldiers.

Brazil’s National Flag is considered to be a national symbol. The other three national symbols of Brazil are its National Anthem, the National Arms, and the National Seal.

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They paid homage to their past with the green and yellow. They chose the eloquent simplicity of Comte’s words. Simply, it is a unique combination of creativity and mindfulness that sets Brazil’s fag apart from all others.

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — After more than seven decades of uncertainty and longing, a family from the Lake of the Ozarks will finally lay their missing-in-action soldier to rest.

2024229 — The first flag of Iran that can be considered national to some extent is the Sasanian one, known as the Derafsh Kaviani. Edit: clarified wording.

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By any definition, Brazil’s national flag stands out among all others. Brazil’s flag tells a fascinating story about its origins and its vision for the future.

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Its green banner carries a yellow diamond at its center which holds a deep blue disc with stars depicting the southern sky as seen over the city of Rio de Janeiro on the morning of Brazil’s Proclamation of the Republic, November 15, 1889.

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This provisional flag replaced the flag of the Empire of Brazil. It was raised on November 15, 1889, for the Proclamation of the Republic.

Of course, the flags of the world were well-established when Raimundo Teixeira Mendes, Miguel Lemos, Manuel Pereira Reis, and Décio Vilares began the process of designing Brazil’s national flag. And they wanted something different.

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Impressively, there’s also an eternal, historic aspect to this decision. These stars are placed exactly as they would have been seen on, November 15, 1889, at 8:30 am. The morning of the Proclamation of the Republic.

Every country’s national flag is meant to illustrate its identity. The flag is a country’s symbol to represent itself to other nations.

Throughout the Colonial Period, Portugal was a Superpower, vying for positions of strength in trade, world exploration, and expansion into the New World. Spain, the Dutch Republic, France, and England were also Superpower nations.

Corporal Gerald "Jerry" Newton Wilson, who was born on Dec. 18, 1930, and grew up in Macks Creek, was reported Missing in Action on July 25, 1950, during the Korean War. His heroic journey has culminated in a long-awaited return home.

White stars were added. One for each state. The position of each star corresponds to the constellations in the sky above Brazil’s capital city of Rio de Janeiro.

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These Empires were established over the course of centuries. Their prominence in the world order often was determined by the ascendancy of various Royal Houses.

Why is this important? Specifically, the green of Brazil’s national flag symbolizes the House of Bragança. The Brazilian flag’s yellow diamond represents the House of Habsburg-Lorriane.

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You’ll see the Southern Cross on the meridian (in the center o the blue globe). Other stars represented in constellations include Hydra, Scorpius, Canis Major and Minor, Virgo, Procyon, Canopus, Spica, Triangulum Australe, and Scorpius.

Considerable research preceded the final placements, so much so that in 1971, Brazil’s national act number 5,700 confirmed the viewpoint and position as a matter of fact. The precise location of each element makes it one of the most difficult national flags to construct.

This series was presented by the Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago and the Brazilian Foreign Ministry’s Cultural Department.

The Provisional flag of The Republic of the United States of Brazil carried 13 horizontal green and yellow stripes, with 21 white stars set upon a blue field, similar to the flag of The United States of America.

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On Friday, Oct. 11, CPL Wilson's remains will be flown from his current location in Hawaii to St. Louis before being transported to Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Camdenton. His return will be marked by a procession of motorcycle clubs from across the state, offering a tribute to a soldier who gave his life in the line of duty.

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Today, Brazil’s national flag retains the basic style of its colonial past. Interestingly, the Proclamation of the Republic brought changes.

The black color depicts the dark past and the troubled history of Afghanistan dating back to the 19th century when the country was a protected state of the ...

The 27 stars represent each Brazilian state plus the Federal District of Brasilia. Brazil’s national motto “Ordem e Progresso” rests on an arching, white banner.

This flag flew for only four days. It preceded the official national flag of Brazil, which was officially presented on November 19, 1889, the date of Flag Day in Brazil.

"His faithfulness to his country and those in need of help were evident in his service to his country. He was truly an American Hero, and at last he will be laid to rest by his family."

The Brazilian Flag Anthem (Hino à Bandeira Nacional) was first presented in 1906 and is a ceremonial dedication to the country’s flag. Poet Olavo Bilac was selected to create the lyrics to music composed by Francisco Braga.

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Primarily, the symbolism goes further than an acknowledgment of Brazil’s past. Secondly, it also projects Brazil’s pride as an independent nation, ready to take its first step onto the world stage.

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Brazil’s flag was officially adopted on November 19, 1889, replacing the provisional flag, which closely resembled the United States flag.

Brazil’s national flag is not only a symbol of one of the largest democracies in the world. Its design reflects the nation’s history and its vision.

Meanwhile, the union of two Houses resulted in the House of Habsburg-Lorriane and its rule over the Austrian Empire. This is the House from which Maria Leopoldina became the first Empress of Brazil.

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Procession Route: Traveling westbound on I-44 from St. Louis, coming on Highway 5 from Sleeper and taking the first Camdenton exit (Business 5/Hwy 7) around 6:30 p.m. to the funeral home at 15 Clint Ave, Camdenton

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According to his obituary, Wilson loved to dance and cherished time with his family. Letters he wrote throughout his deployment solidified his longing to return home to those he loved.

Wilson's remains were initially unidentified and stored in a mausoleum at the United Nations Military Cemetery. In 2018, after extensive research, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified him, allowing his family to finally have closure.

Green represents the house of Bragança, the family of Brazil’s first Emperor, Dom Pedro. Yellow symbolizes the house of Habsburg-Lorraine, the family of Brazil’s first Empress of Brazil, Leopoldina.

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Interestingly, the smallest star on the Brazilian flag’s field of blue is reserved for the Federal District. This represents the South Pole Star (Sigma Octantis). All other stars in the southern sky revolve around it.

The Portuguese Empire was established by the House of Bragança in 1442. It produced 15 Portuguese monarchs and all four of the colony of Brazil’s monarchs. This is the House that ultimately produced Pedro, the first Emperor of Brazil.

Hino à Bandeira Nacional should not be confused with The Brazilian National Anthem (Hino Nacional Brasileiro), which was formally adopted in 1831.

Brazil’s national flag has been amended on three occasions to include newly formed states. The last modification took place on May 11, 1992, when new stars were added for Amapá, Roraima, Rondônia, and Tocantins.