The Flag of England
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Description of the flag of England : "first hoisted in 1191, the historic Flag of St. George became England's flag in 1278. The flag is dominated by a upright, deep-red cross. When combined on a blue background with the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland) and the diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland), it creates the Union Flag or Union Jack as it is more commonly known"
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