Episode 2 of 2

Adoption of New Flag

When: 19 November 1889
Where: Provisional Government Seat
Part of: Proclamation of the Brazilian Republic and fall of the monarchy

The Provisional Government officially adopted the modern Brazilian flag, replacing the imperial flag with a design reflecting the sky over Rio de Janeiro.

Decree No. 4 issued on November 19, 1889, legally replaced the imperial flag. The new design featured a blue circle with stars representing the sky over Rio de Janeiro on November 15. Deodoro vetoed an earlier design for being too similar to another country's flag.

Sources

Flag of Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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