Flag of Los Angeles facts for kids
Flag of Los Angeles, California
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| Name | "Fiesta Flag" |
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| Use | Other  |
| Adopted | July 22, 1931 |
| Design | A vertical tricolor with green (left), gold (center) and red (right), each with zig-zagged edges, and the city seal in the center |
| Designed by | Roy E. Silent and E.S. Jones |
The city flag of Los Angeles has three wavy stripes. These stripes are green, gold, and red. The flag was created by Roy E. Silent and E.S. Jones. They designed it in 1931. This was for Los Angeles' 150th anniversary. The city was founded in 1781.
People have different opinions about the flag. Some really like its design. Others are not so fond of it. Staff at LAist/KPCC have shared their criticisms. Some people have noticed its colors are similar to other flags. For example, the flags of the Republic of the Congo, Senegal, and Mali also use red, gold, and green.
Ted Kaye is an expert on flags. He wrote a book called "Good" Flag, "Bad" Flag. This book is supported by the North American Vexillological Association. This group studies flags. Kaye said the Los Angeles flag is not very good. He felt it does not make people feel proud or united. He did like the wavy green, gold, and red stripes. But he thought using the city seal on the flag was a mistake.
Images for kids
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The flag of Los Angeles mounted outside the historic Eugene Biscailuz Building
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Los Ángeles para niños
