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Liberia Flag

Flag History

The design of the flag copies that of the United States, from where since 1822 freed slaves came to settle in Liberia. The white star represents the shining light of the new republic in the dark continent, represented by a blue square. The 11 stripes symbolize the 11 signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence.

Flag Date of Adoption

26 July 1847

Flag Symbolism

11 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; there is a white five-pointed star on a blue square in the upper hoist-side corner; the design was based on the US flag

Liberia National Anthem

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Anthem History	All Hail, Liberia, Hail!" is the national anthem of Liberia, lyrics written by Daniel Bashiel Warner (1815-1880) in English, and music by Olmstead Luca (1836-?).
Anthem Lyrics English	All hail, Liberia, hail! (All hail!) All hail, Liberia, hail! (All hail!) This glorious land of liberty Shall long prevail. Though new her name, Green be her fame, And mighty be her powers, And mighty be her powers. In joy and gladness With our hearts united, We'll shout the freedom Of a race benighted, Long live Liberia, happy land! A home of glorious liberty, By God's command! A home of glorious liberty, By God's command! All hail, Liberia, hail! (All hail!) All hail, Liberia, hail! (All hail!) In union strong success is sure. We cannot fail! With God above Our rights to prove, We will o'er all prevail, We will o'er all prevail! With heart and hand our country's cause defending, We'll meet the foe with valour unpretending. Long live Liberia, happy land! A home of glorious liberty, By God's command! A home of glorious liberty, By God's command!

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