concerning more than one nation
international
an object used to represent something else, often abstract
symbol
something owed to someone
debt
to show that something is true or certain
confirm
to meet in a group
gather
time when flag is lowered
retreat
a spoken or written statement that informs people about something, the act of making something known publicly
announcement
the unique national emblem of a country
flag
to shield from danger
protect
the people who rule
government
special event/ceremony
occasion
to be/come/go before/come first
precede
required
mandatory
a gathering together for a march or ceremony
parade
to rule (a country)
govern
to exhibit, to show
display
a meeting
gathering
a person who holds an office
official
to show, point to, or point out
indicate
a person in authority, a person who is in charge of something, especially a military group
commander