Publisher. A+E Networks. On this day in 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of a new United States of America from Great Britain and its king.n July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to approve a Virginia motion calling for separation from Britain. The dramatic words of this resolution were added to the closing of the Declaration of Independence.
The blue and white colors were chosen by Manuel Belgrano, the leader of the Argentinian revolution against Spain, and represent the blue sky parting to reveal white clouds, as is said to have happened when the Liberation demonstration began in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 25, 1810.
Discover the History and Meaning of the Ecuador Flag. Ecuador's flag consists of three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double width), blue and red with a coat of arms placed over the center of the flag. The Blue symbolizes independence from Spain.The Yellow recalls the Federation of Greater Colombia and the red symbolizes courage.This flag came into use on 7 November 1900. Ecuador's coat of arms was adopted by the National Congress in 1900. The meaning of it is rather complex.The four national folded flags act as supporters and between them are palm and laurel branches symbolizing victory.his flag came into use on 7 November 1900. Ecuador's coat of arms was adopted by the National Congress in 1900. The meaning of it is rather complex. The four national folded flags act as supporters and between them are palm and laurel branches symbolizing victory.