Black Flag

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The black flag is the traditional anarchist symbol
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The black flag is the traditional anarchist symbol
  • The Anarchist black flag has been an anarchist symbol since the 1880s. Anarchists use either a plain black flag or a black flag with an "A" and an "O" around it, this symbol is a reference to a Proudhon quote, meaning anarchy is the mother of order .
  • Black flags are often associated with funerals in the West, particularly state funerals and public mourning.
  • A black flag was the first and only symbol used by Muhammad to represent his religion.[citation needed]
  • Black Flag is another name for the Jolly Roger, a skull and crossbones on a black background, and is associated with pirates.
  • The black flag is an Irish Republican symbol dating from the time of the hunger strikes.
  • The black flag is a racing flag used to summon a driver to the pits.
  • In yacht racing when the black flag is displayed, you may not pass the startline before the starting signal.

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