Seen here is the flag of this African republic that declared its independence in 1847
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Liberia spearheaded Africa's drive for political freedom, helping its... [DOC] [TLE] Liberia facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about ... [PAR] FLAG: The national flag, dating from 1847, consists of 11 horizontal stripes, 
alternately ... Day, 14 May; Independence Day, 26 July; Flag Day, 24 August; 
Thanksgiving Day, ..... but in 1847 Americo-Liberians established the Republic of 
Liberia under a ...