Mexico February 24: How many flags has Mexico had? This was the evolution of the national flag
Mexico February 24: How many flags has Mexico had? This was the evolution of the national flag
[¿Cuántas banderas ha tenido México? Asà fue la evolución del lábaro patrio]
February 24 is the date established to commemorate one of the most representative national symbols among Mexicans.
This February 24 marks the Day of the Flag, one of the national symbols with which Mexicans feel most identified, and which has evolved over time until it is known in its current form.
The federal government recalls that four main flags are recognized, which gave meaning to the historical events of the moment.
How many flags has Mexico had?
On its official site, the Government of Mexico lists 18 flags in a chronology that details the history and characteristics of each one. Check out some of the most notable below.
The evolution of the Mexican flag
The first is the one used as a banner by the priest Miguel Hidalgo during the cry of Dolores, which carried the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Historians have pointed out that its importance lies in its role as an insurgent symbol within the independence struggle.
In 1821, AgustÃn de Iturbide adopted the tricolor flag of the first Mexican government, considered the second national flag, although some texts consider it the first.
This flag includes the figure of the eagle perched on a cactus. The three colors up to now in force were also used: green, white and red; as well as the crown of the Empire and the shield in the center with the image of the eagle, although it does not appear as the current one, devouring a snake.
Also registered as the second national flag is the one used by Benito Juárez when he assumed power and established the Republic.
The third national flag is the one that was flown during the empire of Maximilian I of Mexico in the territories that were in his power.
Since September 1863, the Regency of the Empire established the Coat of Arms of the Empire of Maximilian of Habsburg.
It was not until 1968, during the presidency of Gustavo DÃaz Ordaz, when the fourth national flag and the one we now know was adopted by decree, and confirmed by law on February 24, 1984.
Among its most important features is that the shield with the eagle is on both sides. It has been commented that this definitive version was due to Mexico's role as host of the XIX Olympic Games.
However, among these flags others arose, as demonstrated by the complete chronology shared by the Ministry of the Interior.
The eagle on the Mexican flag
The eagle has been modified seven times throughout history to consolidate as it is now: a golden eagle perched on a cactus while devouring a snake, details the Well-being Bank.
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