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Meaning of the Flag

The flag of Liberia, occasionally referred to as the Lone Star, bears a close resemblance to the flag of the United States, representing Liberia's founding by free people of color and former slaves from the United States and the Caribbean. They are both part of the stars and stripes flag family. Their design was inspired by Liberia's quilting tradition.

Flag History

1. 1827
   On 9 April 1827, a resolution was made establishing the first flag of Liberia, during its time as a colony, which identified the flag the same as the United States, except with a white cross in the place of the canton’s stars.
2. 1837–1845
   

   Flag in use 1837–1845.
3. 1845–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1845.

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