Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

The U.S., France, Chile and more all have this commonality: red, white and blue flags. Here's why, as explained by Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association.

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For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent. Advertisement. Advertisement. ... 29 countries have red, white and blue in their national flag.

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have showcased quite a bit of the red, white and blue colors that many of the national flags have.