Arts & Culture

Proposal of Finland's Blue-and-White Cross Flag

The Swedish-language liberal newspaper Helsingfors Dagblad proposed a flag design featuring a blue-and-white cross for Finland. This suggestion emerged during a time of rising Finnish nationalism and identity, aiming to unify the Finnish people under a recognizable emblem. The design reflected the colors of both the sky and the lakes, symbolically linking the nation to its landscape. The proposal gained traction, ultimately leading to the official adoption of the flag in 1918, marking a significant moment in Finland's national identity.

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