“I am proud that for the first time in the history of Afghanistan, I am raising the flag of such a people, who are producing all material and immaterial equipment necessary for the life in this country and who make all efforts for prosperity and serendipity of the society. This glorious and magnificent red flag is the symbol of the greatness and pride of these people.”

— Nur Muhammad Taraki

Speech during the presentation of the new national symbols, October 19, 1978 https://pad.ma/BSI/info.

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