Flag of the United Nations
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| Proportion | 2:3 or 3:5[1] |
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| Adopted | December 7, 1946 |
| Design | A white UN emblem (a polar azimuthal equidistant projection world map surrounded by two olive branches) on a blue background. |
| Designed by | Donal McLaughlin (emblem only) |
The flag of the United Nations was created on December 7, 1946, and is made up of the official emblem of the United Nations in white on a blue background. It was designed by Donal McLaughlin.[2][3]
The olive branches are a symbol for peace, and the world map represents all the people and the countries of the world.
White and blue are the official colours of the United Nations.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ or using the same proportions of the national flag of whatever country it is flown in, with the emblem being centred and one half of the hoist.
- ↑ Bertram, Hulen. "Origin of the UNO Seal", The New York Times, March 10, 1946. Accessed January 4, 2009.
- ↑ Lyons, Catherine. "UN Logo Designer Celebrates His Centennial" Archived 2008-10-10 at the Wayback Machine, United Nations Association, c. 1975. Accessed January 4, 2009.
