Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: Stoat
in 1702 a large red cross was placed on the White Ensign to differentiate it from the French ensign, which at the time was plain white.

I knew it!

The beginning of the fine surrender tradition.

120 posted on 11/20/2007 6:13:49 PM PST by Vinnie (You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Jihads You)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies ]


To: Vinnie
in 1702 a large red cross was placed on the White Ensign to differentiate it from the French ensign, which at the time was plain white.

I knew it!

The beginning of the fine surrender tradition.

LMAO!!

124 posted on 11/20/2007 7:18:16 PM PST by Stoat (Rice / Coulter 2008: Smart Ladies for a Strong America)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 120 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson