Greek Flag Day, celebrated on this day (27-oct), marks the adoption of Greece's iconic blue and white flag in 1822...
This significant event took place during the Greek War of Independence, symbolizing the nation's struggle for freedom from the Ottoman Empire... The blue represents the sky and sea, while the white symbolizes the purity of the fight for independence...
The Greek war of Independence was marked by various battles and sieges, and it garnered international attention and support... The war ultimately led to the establishment of the modern Greek state, as recognized in the London Protocol of 1830 and the Treaty of Constantinople in 1832...
The Flag of Greece was honored by the United Nations New York Postal Administration with the release of a 22-cent postage stamp in the year 1987 as part of Stamp Flag Series...
This stamp can be collected under the themes:
(a) Flags...
(b) United Nations...
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