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The Arab Liberation Flag, flown in Egypt from 1952 (the year the Egyptian monarchy was overthrown) to 1958. Although it was often hoisted alongside the green-and-white national flag, the Arab Liberation Flag did not have the same official status; however, its design influenced the national flags adopted in 1958 and 1972.
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The Arab Liberation Flag, flown in Egypt from 1952 (the year the Egyptian monarchy was overthrown) to 1958. Although it was often hoisted alongside the green-and-white national flag, the Arab Liberation Flag did not have the same official status; however, its design influenced the national flags adopted in 1958 and 1972.
The Arab Liberation Flag, flown in Egypt from 1952 (the year the Egyptian monarchy was overthrown) to 1958. Although it was often hoisted alongside the green-and-white national flag, the Arab Liberation Flag did not have the same official status; however, its design influenced the national flags adopted in 1958 and 1972.

The Arab Liberation Flag is a symbol associated with Pan-Arabism, a nationalist movement advocating for the cultural and political unity of Arab countries. This flag, featuring red, white, and black horizontal stripes with a gold eagle, emerged after the 1952 revolt in Egypt and was often flown alongside the national flag, influencing the official flag of the United Arab Republic. While not initially an official national flag, its design reflected the aspirations for Arab unity. The flag's colors have historical significance, with red symbolizing struggle, white purity, and black representing past oppression.123

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