led to the founding of the German Empire. The colors of Prussia, white and black, supplemented by the red of the Hanseatic cities, became the colors of the national flag. In 1919, the National ...

I ordain,’ ” read the Chancellor quoting the President, ” ‘that, from tomorrow until a definitive ruling on the national colors ... and of the German Empire. † A white flag, divided ...

Köhler's "I love Germany," was almost visionary. But the flag thing is weird. After all, there's nothing to be ashamed about. Black, red and gold were traditional colors long before Hitler ...