Flag of Mexico

The flag of Mexico was first introduced in 1821 as a basic green, white, and red tricolor with a crowned royal eagle as a coat of arms in the central white stripe. In 1823 the Mexican coat of arms, which represents the 1325 founding of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan (on the site occupied by the country's modern capital, Mexico City), was added in the center white stripe.

Related Topics:
Mexico - 1821 - Tricolor - 1823 - Mexican coat of arms - 1325 - Aztec - Tenochtitlan - Mexico City

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The coat of arms has changed several times since then, reflecting the historical period and type of government. The present official design was adopted by decree in 1968. It is just slightly different than the previous one and it was redesigned to be more visually appealing.

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The colors used in the Mexican Flag have had different meanings. Originally, it was green for independence, white for religion, and red for union. This meaning was later changed by liberal president Benito Juárez to green for hope, white for purity, and red for the blood of the heroes. These colors make this flag similar to the Italian flag; however, the green on the Mexican flag is a darker tone and, of course, the Italian flag does not bear a coat of arms.

Related Topics:
Benito Juárez - Italian flag

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Flag Day is celebrated throughout Mexico on February 24.

Related Topics:
Flag Day - February 24

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