Each color and symbol in the Dominican Republic flag holds meaning and represents some significance. The blue stands for liberty, the white for salvation, the red for the blood of fallen heroes.

On July 4, 1861, Dominican patriot and founding father Francisco del Rosario Sánchez was executed in El Cercado after leading ...

The Dominican Republic declared independence from Haiti on Feb. 27, 1844. The request also seeks use of sidewalk space, parking accommodations and the possible need for police security. The ...