Many Polish Americans, however, consider the eagle flag more distinctive and prefer it to fly from flag posts or display it at various functions. The colors of red(amaranth) and white began appearing on banners and flags in the 17th century, although they were still not the official national colors. The SEYM (assembly) introduced Polish national colors in 1831, but they were officially recognized as state colors until Poland regained her independence in 1919, when the white and red flag was first flown. Polish institutions and offices abroad and airports, harbors and merchant vessels fly the flag with the national emblem. |
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Over the years, the Polish Eagle became a symbol recognized throughout the world. It is seen on flags, in Polish publications, on Polish American specialty items, and products imported from Poland. |