Third, each color presents a specific meaning, which are applied to the colors after the flag's adoption. "So, the third reason for red, white and blue might be the reasons that are attributed to ...

According to Kaye, red, white and blue dominate flags due to dye technology, imitation and symbolic meanings. Historically, these colors were practical because white could be created by bleaching ...

The idea that Republicans are red and Democrats are blue may, today, feel embedded in the symbolism, branding and vernacular — think “blue” states and “red” states — of US politics.