Where did Captain driver hide his flag?
After Tennessee seceded from the Union in 1861, Captain Driver hid Old Glory by sewing the flag inside a comforter. When Union soldiers entered Nashville on February 25, 1862, Driver removed Old Glory from its hiding place, carried the flag to the state capitol building, and proudly raised it for all to see.
Does the American flag represent our military?
The American flag represents the life of an individual who has given military service. To many, it is an honor to hold, fold and see it every day, including Flag Day. “In the military, we are all family.” For people who serve in military honor guards, the flag is the symbol of a living soul.
Why are there only 4 stars on the New Zealand flag?
The flag of New Zealand is a defaced Blue Ensign with the Union Flag in the canton, and four red stars with white borders to the right. The stars’ pattern represents the asterism within the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross. In this referendum, the country voted to keep the existing flag by 57% to 43%.
Why are New Zealand and Australia so different?
Both countries were colonized by the British and nowadays they are both western world countries. But before they were colonized, Australia was inhabited by Aboriginals and New Zealand by Maori. In New Zealand, there is still a lot of Maori culture. In Australia, it is a bit harder to learn about the Aboriginal culture.
Are New Zealanders nicer than Aussies?
While Australians have a reputation of being friendly, New Zealand “does it even better”, the report says. New Zealand was named one of the easiest places in the world to settle in, coming in fifth place, while Australia ranked 20th.
Are New Zealanders friendlier than Australians?
New Zealanders tend to be quieter, less confident and more reserved but also much friendlier than city Australians (eg Melbourne and Sydney). Country Australians are much more similar to NZ. Do people in New Zealand have a different name for the fruit called the kiwi so it doesn’t get mixed up with their national bird?