Claim: The flag of Los Angeles (adopted July 22, 1931) which was designed by Roy E. Silent and E.S. Jones, has three colors that symbolize the history of the city.
Evidence: July 22, 1931 The flag was designed by Roy E. Silent and E.S. The three colors on the flag represent olive trees (green), orange groves (gold) and vineyards (red). They also symbolize the history of the city, with gold and red representing Spain, the country who first settled in the city and green and red representing Mexico, who took over when New Spain achieved independence.