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The Union Flag, popularly known as the *Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is the British flag. ... It is called the Union Flag because it symbolises the administrative union of the countries of the United Kingdom.
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Early in his reign James attempted to combine England and Scotland in a united kingdom of 'Great Britain'. This was the policy he presented to his first Parliament, called on 22 March 1604. The union was resisted. ... The Making of the Union Flag ; St Andrew - Scotland ... British Culture homepage...
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Union Flag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Union Flag , also known as the Union Jack , is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It retains an official or semi-official status in some Commonwealth Realms;...
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HISTORY OF THE UNION JACK OR UNION FLAG A SYMBOL OF UNITY ... This far-reaching influence is still seen today in the incorporation of the Union Jack in other national flags such as that of Australia. The British flag is called the "Union Jack", an expression that needs to be explained.
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Firstly, it is perfectly legimimate to refer to the flag as the "Union Jack" whether it is flown from a warship or not. A resolution of Parliament in 1908 made it clear that "...the national flag shall be the Union Jack...."...
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Only when flown from a ship. It is the union flag on land.
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War and Military History question: What is the British flag called? The Union Jack, though properly it is the Union Flag. It is commonly called the colonial rag in Africa, America, Australia and England, ... The Union Jack, though properly it is the Union Flag. ... Discuss the question "What is the British flag called?"
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Why is the British flag called the ‘Union Jack’? (Society & Culture Education),Pictures of 'Why is the British flag called the ‘Union Jack’?' Images,Search answer for Why is the British flag called the ‘Union Jack’? ... The Union Jack, the official flag of Britain since 1801, is really three separate flags in...
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The United Kingdom's flag, sometimes called the Union Jack, is red, white and blue. ... The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is sometimes called the Union Jack. This red, white, and blue flag was first used in 1801. ... ; British Isles: Label Me! Printout; Label the British Isles. Answers...
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