South Dakota State Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Ned Goders

The official South Dakota Flag was adopted by the state in the year 1963. However according to the records of the South Dakota Flag history, it was altered in 1992, to introduce the nickname of the state. The original South Dakota Flag was adopted in 1909, which featured the state seal of South Dakota on the back while a picture of the sun was on the front.

In the early 20th century the secretary of the state historical society, Doane Robinson, worked with the state senator Ernest May to develop a flag for South Dakota, the design for which was first painted by Robinson’s secretary, Ida Anding. The flag, influenced by a song written by Willis Johnson, had a sky-blue field featuring a yellow sun with rays, framed by the name of the state and its nickname “The Sunshine State.”

After the legislature added the state seal on the reverse side, the new flag became official July 1, 1909. The expense and practical difficulties of making a double-sided flag eventually convinced state authorities to amalgamate the two central emblems.

The seal represents the state's diversity of industry and resources. The farmer symbolizes agriculture, the smelter represents manufacturing and mining, the trees represent timber and the steamship represents commerce. Across the top of the picture is the state motto: Under God the People Rule.

The year 1889 is also written on it, which signifies the year when the state became an official member of the Union. The rays of the sun are depicted to imply the old nickname of South Dakota, which was the "Sunshine State." The South Dakota Flag is extraordinary for its simple yet symbolic seal, which sums ups the features of the state.

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Utah Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Henry Lock

The original Utah state flag was adopted by the new state legislature in 1896. This flag consisted of a solid white depiction of The Great Seal of the State of Utah on a light blue background. This flag remained in service until the state legislature revised the statutes in 1913.

The current Utah Flag was adopted by the state in the year, 1913, when certain revisions were made to the original design of 1896. From the records of the Utah Flag history, it is known that the present flag was commissioned by the Sons and Daughters of Utah Pioneers, for gifting it to the battleship Utah. It became the official Utah Flag in the following year.

On March 9, 1911, Utah adopted a flag proposed by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The official design featured the central emblem of the state seal in white, but a sample flag that was to be presented to the warship USS Utah incorporated that design in full color with a narrow gold ring around it.

The 2 US flags on both sides of the seal suggest the association of the state to the country. The central beehive not only reflects the nickname of the state ( the Beehive State) but also brings out the quality of hard work and represents the industry.

Flag makers over the years frequently misrepresented some of the details in the Utah state seal, obliterating or modifying various emblems. As the centennial of the 1911 Utah flag adoption approached, efforts were made to produce an official artistic rendition of the flag and state seal that more closely represented the 1913 version of the flag and included details of color shades. This revised design was endorsed by the Utah legislature in February 2011, and the flag was officially adopted on March 16, 2011.

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The Flag Company Inc And Virginia Flag

By Alfred Long

The Virginia Flag was officially adopted on 30th April 1861. It is gathered from the Virginia Flag history that the state seal emblazoned on the state flag of Virginia was adopted in the year 1776.

The home state of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other founding fathers, Virginia played an important role in the American Revolution (1775-83). During the Civil War (1861-65), the city of Richmond, Virginia, became the capital of the Confederacy, and more than half of the conflict’s battles were fought in the state.

The remarkable Virginia Flag comprises a deep blue background and the seal of the state is in the center. The seal is white in color and depicts a man and a woman, as well as the state's name and the motto in Latin, "Sic Semper Tyrannis", meaning "thus always to tyrants." A white fringe of silk decks the edge, opposite to the flagstaff side.

The seal on the Virginia State Flag features a woman or to be more specific, the Roman goddess Virtue, who stands for the state of Virginia. She is depicted with a sword in her left hand, a spear in the right and donning the garb of an Amazon. Her left foot is a man lying on the ground. He has a scourge and a broken chain in his hands and his crown is thrown nearby on the ground. The man is Tyranny, a personification of Britain.

In a vote adopting "An Ordinance to repeal the ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America, by the State of Virginia, and to resume all the rights and powers granted under said Constitution," Virginia declared its sovereignty and opened the way for the Commonwealth to join the Confederate States of America.

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History Of Wyoming Flag

By Alex Clark

The flag was adopted on Jan. 31, 1917. Wyoming is the 44th state of the union, gaining statehood on July 10, 1890. The state seal was adopted in 1893 and modified in 1921.

The Wyoming State Flag has a blue base, framed first with a thin white border and then with a thicker red border. The flag's center is adorned with a white bison and the state's seal is in its center.

In Verna's original design, the bison faced away from the staff as a symbol of the freedom with which the bison had once roamed over the Wyoming plains. Dr. Grace Raymond Hebard (state regent for the DAR at the time), felt the design would be more balanced with the bison facing the staff.

The first flags were printed this way, and though Wyoming legislation has not officially recognized this change, Wyoming flags have been printed with the bison facing the staff since 1917.

The shield has a star with 44 written on it. The shield and eagle signify Wyoming's loyalty to the Union and 44 represents Wyoming as the 44th state. The dates on the sides of the national shield represent two important moments in Wyoming's history: 1869 is the year the Wyoming Territorial government was formed and 1890 is the year Wyoming was admitted to the Union.

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Wisconsin State Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Fred Nielson

The Wisconsin region was first explored for France by Jean Nicolet, who landed at Green Bay in 1634. In 1660 a French trading post and Roman Catholic mission were established near present-day Ashland.

In the years leading up to the Civil War,Wisconsin was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, with many slaves passing through the state on their way to freedom in Canada.

Above the state shield, there is a badger, which is the state animal, and the state motto 'Forward'. The year on the flag, 1848, is the year Wisconsin was admitted to the Union. The state shield is divided into quarters and the quarters represent the main industries of Wisconsin.

The coat of arms in its present form dates from 1881, although the basic design had been adopted 30 years earlier. The U.S. motto “E Pluribus Unum” (“One out of many”) and national shield appear in the center, surrounded by symbols of typical 19th-century occupationsâ€"farming, mining, manufacturing, and shipping.

The national motto and shield represent Wisconsin's loyalty to the United States. Supporting the shield is a sailor and a miner, who represent labor on land and at sea. At their feet is a cornucopia overflowing with fruit and vegetables. This represents abundance and prosperity. There is also a lead pyramid consisting of 13 ingots. The lead represents mineral wealth and 13 represents the 13 original states of the Union.

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Washington State Flag

By Alexander Black

The Washington Flag was adopted by the State Legislature on 5th May 1923. Washington became a formal state of the Union on 11th November 1889 but did not immediately choose a state flag for itself. With the commencement of the 20th century, some cities of Washington used a military flag featuring a golden image of President Washington on a blue field. Other variations of this flag employed a purple or green background. However, the official status of 1925 standardized the color and other details of theWashington State Flag.

That design was replaced at the time of statehood in 1889. Charles Talcott, a jeweler who had been called upon to engrave the seal, recommended a simple and striking design with the name of the state, the date of its admission to the Union, and a bust of George Washington.

When an official Washington State Flag was finally adopted on May 5, 1923, over thirty years after Washington became a state, the legislature described the flag as "...of dark green silk or bunting and shall bear in its center a reproduction of the seal of the state of Washington…”.

The state's seal is none other than the picture of George Washington and it is beautifully encircled with a yellow colored circular border, on which the words, "The seal of the State of Washington 1889" are etched.

The Washington State Flag is the only state flag with a green field and it's the only state flag that displays an image of an actual person. It's a fitting representation of the Evergreen State, the only state to be named to honor a United States president.

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The Flag Company Inc And Vermont Flag

By Barry Gold

Vermont was initially settled in the early 18th century by both the British and French,and conflicts between the two nations continued until the French defeat in the French and Indian War, after which the land was ceded to England. During the American Revolution, Vermont declared independence separately from the original 13 colonies, although the Continental Congress refused to recognize it. Vermont was finally admitted to the union as the 14th state in 1790, after 14 years as an independent republic. The name of the state is derived from"montagne verte," French for the green mountain, giving rise to the state's "Green Mountain State" nickname.

The third design was very similar to the second one. Interestingly, the Vermont flag was getting confused by many for the U.S. flag so another design was necessary. It was officially adopted on June 1, 1923, and has dramatically changed from the first three.

In 1838 a new design was authorized for theVermont Flag, which required being coordinated with the pattern of the national flag. The Vermont Flag is described as a field of blue, with the pictorial state coat of arms present in its center. The description of this flag is in accordance with the specifications mentioned by the statute.

The general image of the coat of arms represents the agriculture of Vermont (cow, wheat, pine tree). The two branches of pine on the sides of the coat of arms signify the sprigs of pine that the soldiers of Vermont wore during the battle of Plattsburgh in 1812.

And so, in 1919, the third Vermont State Flag was authorized. This third design displayed the Vermont State Coat of Arms on a blue field. This is the Vermont State Flag as we know it today.

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History Of Flagpoles And The Their Revolution

By Ronny Rodgers

The usage of flags and flagpoles spread from India and China, where they were almost certainly invented, to neighboring Burma, Siam, and southeastern Asia. The Persians used Derafsh Kaviani as the flag, at the time of Achaemenian dynasty at 550-330 B.C.

Life is all about memories and achievements; the more you have them, the more beautiful life becomes. As human beings, we have values and symbols that we stand for. We not only want to be associated with them, but we also like to share our associations with other people around us. Through various objects, we express our allegiances to our country, institutions, and societies.

Originally, the standards of the Roman legions were not flags, but symbols such as the eagle of Augustus Caesar's Xth legion; this graphic of the eagle would be placed on a staff for the standard-bearer to hold up during battle. But a military unit from Dacia had for a standard a dragon with a flexible tail which would move in the wind; the legions copied this, and eventually all the legions had physically flexible standards-the modern-day flag.

Banners have rich histories. The banner posts or as we call them flagpoles, on which they fly have a history which offers looks into changes in innovation and society. Early banner shafts were just trees chose for their relative straightness that was chopped down, stripped of bark and branches, and after that replanted in the ground with a banner joined at the top.

Early banner shafts were just trees chose for their relative straightness that was chopped down, stripped of bark and branches, and after that replanted in the ground with a banner joined at the top. More refined wooden posts were made with spruce or pine trees, which normally become straighter than hardwood trees. These trees were stripped of bark and branches and after that completely smoothed down with draw blades and planes. Early flagpoles were secured with numerous layers of creature fat to make them weatherproof before being planted in the ground. Since the posts were planted straightforwardly in the earth, they tended to decay at the base. Still, very much built wooden posts were excellent antiques that could stay practical for upwards of 50 years.

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The Flag Company Inc And Tennessee Flag

By Jonathan Spike

The Tennessee Flag was adopted officially on 17th April 1907 by the State Legislature of Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Flag history, the designer of the flag was LeRoy Reeves, who belonged to the Tennessee Infantry's Third Regiment.

During the Civil War (1861â€"65) a motion was submitted to the legislature calling for use of the Stars and Bars as the state flag, with the substitution of the Tennessee seal for the circle of stars in the Confederate national flag, but the motion appears not to have been acted upon.

The 16 signified the fact of Tennessee being the sixteenth state to enter the Union. In 1861, with the Civil War approaching, a flag was proposed that was similar to the first Confederate flag but with the Tennessee seal on it. In 1905, the state flag design was created by LeRoy Reeves, a member of the Tennessee National Guard. This is the same design used today!

The 3 white stars symbolize the 3 disparate forms of land that divide the state. Thus in the east, there are the mighty mountains or the Great Smoky Mountains, with the highlands running in the middle section, while the west is adorned with lowlands. They also denote that Tennessee was the 3rd state to merge with the Union after the 13 original states.

The stars in the center circle represent the three grand divisions of the state: East, Middle and West Tennessee. The white outline to the blue circle symbolizes the unity of the three grand divisions. Tennessee is unique in that its width, which takes approximately eight hours to drive. The Tennessee government has a rich history of being able to unify all cities and counties in this great territory. The blue bar on the rightmost part of the flag was purely added for design.

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Army Flag History And Flag Company Inc

By Ann Gregor

The United States Army is a decorated branch of our military. Like all the other branches, the Army has its own flag and symbols with a rich history that date back centuries ago. The official Army flag consists of a white field with a blue symbol and red ribbon that reads, "United States Army." Below that, the year 1775 is written in blue, which denotes the beginning of the Army.

The blue insignia that takes up most of the flag is the central design of the original War Office seal. It depicts a roman cuirass (in the middle) which represents defense and strength. Other common Army weapon such as a sword, musket, cannon, and motor bombs are also present.

The blue emblem that takes up the vast majority of the banner is the central outline of the first War Office seal. It portrays a roman cuirass (in the center) which means to defense and strength. Other basic Army weapon, for example, a sword, gun, and engine bombs are additionally present.

The drum and drumsticks mean to open warning and the Army's part to serve and ensure the country. The Phrygian Cap inside of the image that is bolstered by the sword additionally has the saying, "This we'll defend," composed on a scroll curled around a rattlesnake. The U.S. Armed force banner was devoted and spread out to the general American public on June fourteenth (Flag Day!) in 1956 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. That day likewise denoted the 181st commemoration of the foundation of the Army by the Continental Congress in 1775.

The Army flag was designed by the Heraldic Branch, Office of Research and Engineering, Office of The Quartermaster General. Research on background material was begun in July 1955 when a requirement for a United States Army flag was indicated by the Secretary of the Army. Several tentative designs were developed and from among these, the design as adopted was selected by Secretary of the War Brucker.

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The Flag Company Inc And Calipatria's Flagpole

By Anastasia Goodwill

The one thing that stands out enough to be noticed is the 184-foot flagpole that faces ocean level. The thought of the flagpole was initially proposed in a Chamber of Commerce meeting. One of the purpose behind's that was the expense was too high.

On the night of October 5, 1957, Calipatria's drug specialist, Harry Momita and wife Helen were in a car accident while on their approach to see their kids in Los Angeles. Helen was murdered in and Harry was sent to the healing center for a few wounds and was there for over two weeks.

The story behind Harry and Helen Momita was that they were Japanese Americans who had spent time in a relocation camp in Arizona, which was later picked up by the international press and radio that was given worldwide publicity. With the help of many fellows from Calipatria and other people outside the city, they donated money for flowers in honor of Helen's memorial.

At the point when the chairman went to the healing facility to see Harry he took the cash to him. Harry was astonished by the thoughtfulness that was realized from companions, neighbors, and clients. Harry felt that he needed to give something back to the general population consequently. Harry then pondered contemplating the flagpole that had dependably been kidded about. Having an asset for the flagpole was then made into a "Construct the Flagpole".

Now Calipatria boasts of the tallest flagpole at sea level, flying Old Glory 184 feet high, and when the wind blows, which it often does in the Imperial Valley, there is no more beautiful sight than to see the beautiful colors of the Flag waving high above.

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The Flag Company Inc And Flagpoles

By Amber James

Since the first known fabric flags date back to approximately 2,000 years ago, it can be argued that flagpoles also date that far back since a the flag needs to be attached to a pole of some kind for it to fly freely. What we do know is that the first known flagpoles were made from wood. A woodworker would find a tree that was straight and prune the limbs and suckers from it to produce a pole. The pole was then inserted into the ground and a flag tied to the top.

More refined wooden poles were made with spruce or pine trees, which naturally grow straighter than hardwood trees. These trees were stripped of bark and branches and then thoroughly smoothed down with drawknives and planes. They were covered with multiple coats of animal fat to make them weatherproof before being planted in the ground. Because the poles were planted directly in the dirt they tended to rot at the base. Still, well-constructed wooden poles were beautiful artifacts that could remain functional for as many as 50 years.

Near the turn of the twentieth century, steel flagpoles were emerged as they were made of the reused materials that had filled distinctive needs. Wooden presents got on be obsolete. In the later 1920s, flagpole creators began building the poles so essential today.

Manufacturing advances in aluminum poles drove at last to the quality of aluminum and aluminum blends as the key materials for making flagpoles today. Aluminum is more adaptable as an amassing material, and it has been able to be far less costly than steel.

The pole used to "fly" the flag planted on the moon by the Apollo 11 crew may have been the most engineered flag pole in history. The pole was designed with a telescoping horizontal support to hold a flag out stiffly in the lack of atmosphere, much less wind, on the surface of the moon. It was made very light weight and employed a telescoping design that could be manipulated by astronauts wearing massive space suit gloves. The flag was stored in a shroud that traveled tucked into one of the legs of the lunar lander.

Today, strong, stable flagpoles by The Flagpole Warehouse proved to be the best simple and affordable solutions for the U.S. Army and Navy to serve as lightning rods at the U.S Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, GA, and as structures for gun range warning systems at the U.S. Army Strategic Operations installation in Southern California and Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Flagpoles of 60 ft. and 50 ft. sporting The Flagpole Warehouse’s perfected solar lighting solutions have also been reconfigured into very effective strobe lighting warning systems. With communication and cell towers popping up somewhere new every day, flagpoles are proving to be economical mounting solutions. From telescoping solutions and other commercial grades hi-tech strong quality construction materials, The Flagpole Warehouse can provide innovative solutions for individual projects.

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The Flag Company Inc And Betsy Ross Flag History

By Will Holand

Perhaps the best-known figure from the American Revolutionary era who wasn't a president, general or statesman, Betsy Ross (1752-1836) became a patriotic icon in the late 19th century when stories surfaced that she had sewn the first "stars and stripes" U.S. flag in 1776. Though that story is likely apocryphal, Ross is known to have sewn flags during the Revolutionary War.

Elizabeth Griscom was born on January 1, 1752, in the bustling colonial city of Philadelphia. She was the eighth of 17 children. Her parents, Rebecca James Griscom and Samuel Griscom were both Quakers. The daughter of generations of craftsman (her father was a house carpenter), young Betsy attended a Quaker school and was then apprenticed to William Webster, an upholsterer. In Webster's workshop, she learned to sew mattresses, chair covers, and window blinds.

The little girl of a skilled worker, Betsy went to a Quaker school and was then apprenticed to William Webster, an upholsterer. In Webster's workshop, she figured out how to sew sleeping cushions, seat spreads, and window blinds. In 1773, at age 21, Betsy crossed the stream to New Jersey to steal away with John Ross, the child of an Episcopal minister who got her ousted from the Quaker church.

The Rosses began their own upholstery shop, and John joined the state army. He died after scarcely two years of marriage. Despite the fact that family legend would ascribe John's passing to a black powder blast, the disease is a more probable offender. Betsy Ross was making flags around that timeâ€"a receipt shows that the Pennsylvania State Navy Board paid her 15 pounds for sewing ship’s standards.

The records of the U.S. flag’s origins are fragmentary in part because at the time Americans were indifferent to flags as national relics. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written in 1812 but did not become popular until the 1840s. As the 1876 U.S. Centennial approached, enthusiasm for the flag increased.

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Oregon Flag And The Flag Company Inc

By Adam Brooks

Exploration by the Spanish and French, in the 17th and 18th centuries, Oregon was mapped by the Lewis and Clark expedition in their search for the Northwest Passage.

Starting in the 1830s, many groups of pioneers traveled to the state on the famous Oregon Trail, and the U.S. began joint settlement of the area with the United Kingdom. In 1846, the border between U.S. and British territory was formally established at the 49th parallel - the part of the territory that was given to Britain would ultimately become part of Canada. Oregon was officially admitted to the union as a state on February 14th, 1859.

Depicted on the shield, is a blazing sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, mountains, forests and a Conestoga wagon all representing the natural resources and splendor of Oregon and the early settlers to the territory. A plow, a sheaf of wheat and a pickax represent the early industry of the state; agriculture and mining. Two ships are shown; a British Man-of-War and an American trade vessel.

The flag of Oregon consists of a blue base with a simplified version of the state seal, in gold, in the center. The State of Oregon is written in gold above the seal and it has 1859 written below the seal. The state's colors are blue and gold. The shield on the front of the flag is surrounded by 33 stars, which represent Oregon as the 33rd state admitted to the Union. The bald eagle on the crest of the shield is the national bird of America, it represents the United States and the protection it provides Oregon in turbulent and peaceful times. A banner on the shield shows The Union, representing Oregon's support to the US. The shield is divided into three parts: the top section shows the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, a British man-of-war sailing away the American coast and an American merchant ship arriving. It represents the end of British rule and the start of American sovereignty.

The crest of the shield is the American eagle. Also displayed is a banner with the words "The Union." The eagle and the banner express support for "The Union" that Oregon joined in 1859.

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Oklahoma State Flag History And The Flag Company Inc

By Adam Sirvestry

The land that today makes up Oklahoma was added to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Throughout the 19th century, the U.S. government relocated Indian tribes from the southeastern United States to the area, and by 1900, over 30 Indian tribes had been moved to what was originally called the Indian Territories.

Oklahoma adopted its first state flag in 1911. The red background of the flag referred to the Native American population, and its central white-and-blue star and number 46 represented Oklahoma's admission to the Union as the 46th state. Some citizens, notably the adjutant general of the state, opposed that flag after World War I because of its resemblance to communist banners.

The flag had to be one that could portray the cultural diversity of the state. The winner whose design got chosen was Mrs. Louise Funk Fluke, an artist based in Oklahoma City. The flag has a sky blue field with a depiction of an Osage warrior's shield in the center. The shield is built of buffalo skin and patterned with 7 eagle feathers. Other symbols on the shield are 6 crosses, an olive branch, and a peace pipe.

Seven eagle feathers hang from the lower edge of the shield. Eagle feathers are highly esteemed symbols of honor and considered sacred objects in Native American cultures. Underneath the shield in all capital white letters is the word "Oklahoma."

The crosses are actually stars according to the Native American culture and they stand for lofty and noble ideals. Below the shield, the name of the state, Oklahoma is written in bold white letters giving credibility and identity to the flag. Thus with a single glimpse, the Oklahoma Flag can be identified. The current Oklahoma flag showers respect, adulation and honor on some 60 Native American groups as well as their forefathers.

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Ohio State Flag History And The Flag Company Inc

By Albert Derrick

Initially colonized by French fur traders, Ohio became a British colonial possession following the French and Indian War in 1754. At the end of the American Revolution, Britain ceded control of the territory to the newly formed United States, which incorporated it into the Northwest Territory.

Ohio became a state on March 1, 1803, although no formal declaration was made until 1953 when President Dwight Eisenhower officially signed the documents making it a state, retroactive to the original date.

Red, blue and white are strongly related to the national colors of the USA. The stripes on the flag represent the state's notable waterways and highways. The blue triangle is symbolic of the valleys and hills found in the lands of Ohio. The white border of the circle resembles the letter "O" for Ohio, while the red circle is a symbol for a buckeye, that is also the nickname for the state.

The red disk at the left end suggests the seed of the buckeye, the official state tree. The white O around it corresponds to the initial letter of the state name, while the use of stars and stripes and the colors red, white, and blue clearly honor the U.S. national flag. Eisenmann associated the triangles of his design with the hills and valleys of Ohio, and the stripes symbolize the state's waterways and roads. The 17 stars in the flag recall that Ohio was the 17th state to join the Union. The shape of the flag is sometimes referred to as a burgee, which is properly a nautical term.

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Pennsylvania State Flag History Today

By Ben Slow

The Pennsylvania flag was adopted in the year 1907, by the State General Assembly, when an act describing the proper design of the flag was accepted and standardized.

According to the history of the Pennsylvania Flag, it is gathered that blue shade had to perfectly match with that of the US flag. The first flag for Pennsylvania was sanctioned in 1799 and displayed the Pennsylvania coat of arms, which was embroidered on each side.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flag is composed of the state’s coat of arms embroidered in the center of a dark blue background. The Pennsylvania coat of arms depicts two horses with red harnesses, one on either side, standing on their hind legs facing a shield. The shield depicts the strengths of Pennsylvania â€" a ship carrying commerce, a farming plow, and three sheaves of wheat. Perched atop the shield is an eagle. Directly below the shield is an olive branch and a corn stalk crossing limbs. At the bottom of the coat of arms is a banner that reads “Virtue, liberty, Independence” â€" the state’s motto.

The flag of Pennsylvania consists of a blue base with the state coat of arms in the center. The American eagle on top of the arms represents Pennsylvania's loyalty to the United States. The shield, supported by two horses, features a ship which represents commerce; a plough, representing Pennsylvania's natural resources; and three wheat sheaves which stand for fertility.

This shield in the Pennsylvania Flag depicts 3 pictures. The first one is that of a ship that stands for the state's commerce. The second is a plow that represents the state's agriculture and natural resources. Lastly, the 3 sheaves of wheat are symbols of fertility and fecundity. Below the shield a cornstalk and olive branch represent success and peace. Beneath it is the state motto "Virtue Liberty and Independence", beautifully written on a red ribbon.

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History Of Montana Flag

By Alex Frank

In 1898, the First Montana Infantry, comprised of volunteers from different communities, aided in the war against Spain under the guidance of Colonel Kessler. Since Montana did not have a flag back then, the customary U.S flag with 45 stars was provided. However, Colonel Kessler didn't feel this flag properly distinguished his men from other regiments so he designed his own. Kessler's flag contained the seal of Montana against a dark blue field and contained the words "1st Montana Infantry U.S.V." above the image.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806 were the first group of white explorers to cross Montana. Hard on the heels of the expedition arrived the fur trappers and traders. Trappers brought alcohol, disease and a new economic system to native populations. The fur trade was mostly over by the 1840's due to dwindling supplies of beaver, and the loss of popularity of the beaver hat.

Colonel Kessler's needed a flag or banner to distinguish Montana Volunteers from other units. "Colonel Kessler's Flag" embarked for the "Philippine Insurrection" with the First Montana Infantry in the fall of 1898, and served as the unit's chief insignia during its tour of duty. By the time the volunteers returned to a grand State welcome in October of 1899, the Colonel's private flag had grown in acceptance and stature.

Montana newspapers looked upon the blue banner as an unofficial state flag. The idea of an official state flag appealed to many. The Ninth Legislative Assembly reflected that support in 1905 and proclaimed Colonel Kessler's flag official, deleting only the words "1st Montana Infantry, USV. "which appeared above the seal. Under the word "Montana", on a blue field, is the state seal.

The seal contains scenery of the Great Falls of the Missouri river and the landscape of Montana. A pick, shovel, and plow lay on the lush grass next to the rolling river with the sun peaking over the mountains. The Spanish words and state motto "Oro y plata," meaning "Gold and Silver" appear on a flowing ribbon at the bottom of the seal. The flag has gold fringes on the upper and lower borders. The seal represents the beautiful scenery of the state. It also shows the economic activities of the state's early dwellers by including a pick, shovel, and plow that indicate mining and farming. The words, "Gold and Silver" are written in Spanish which show the early claim by the Spanish on this territory. These words coupled with the sun shining abundantly over the landscape represent the fortunes found from large gold and silver deposits in the Montana Mountains.

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New York Flag And Its History

By Albert Gregory

Giovanni da Verrazano, an Italian-born navigator sailing for France, discovered New York Bay in 1524. Henry Hudson, an Englishman employed by the Dutch, reached the bay and sailed up the river now bearing his name in 1609, the same year that northern New York was explored and claimed for France by Samuel de Champlain. This is how New York was discovered, but its flag has a history as well.

New York was the 11th state to become a member of the Union in 1788. The New York Flag is described as a dark blue field, designed with the state coat of arms right in the center. The shield portrays 2 ships sailing on the river Hudson, set in a backdrop of the Hudson highlands, over which a yellow sun is rising. The river is fringed by a grass-covered shore decked with small shrubs.

The flag of the State of New York was adopted April 2, 1901 in this form. It consists of a blue background on which is drawn the seal of the State. The blue background was the only change in 1901. Indeed, the flag of the State of New York has long been composed of a beige background, which merged with that of the New Jersey.

The blue color was adopted, as on other flags of U.S. states like Indiana, in conjunction with the national flags blue. The seal consists of different very strong symbols: the American eagle, stands up, resting on a globe which faces the Atlantic Ocean, that borders the state to the east. To the left is the goddess of liberty, as often (see Idaho for example) keeps the Phrygian cap, a French symbol. To the right is the goddess of justice and her balance. In the center there are two boats floating on Hudson River.

On the left side of the shield is the goddess Liberty, holding a pole at the tip of which is a Liberty cap. The crown thrown at her feet, stands for the liberty of the state from the English. The description of the New York State Flag is highly remarkable for employing symbolic figures in it.

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Rational Sense When Displaying National Flags

By Alex Clark

Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Many people display the American national flag outside their homes or buildings. The flying of the American flag is widespread.

In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.

The beginning of the first American banner is obscure. A few history specialists trust it was composed by New Jersey Congressman Francis Hopkinson and sewn by Philadelphia worker Betsy Ross. Today the banner comprises of 13 flat stripes, seven red exchanging with six white. The Flag Company, Inc. has a scope of enthusiastic things to fit any financial plan and reason, making it fun and simple to be a loyalist this Fourth of July. Every patriotic person wishes to display their national flag every day, but it is especially important that the flag be displayed on certain holidays.

The Fourth of July was usually celebrated as America's birthday, yet the thought about a yearly day especially applauding the Flag is acknowledged to have at first started in 1885. Our fathers created another nation and put forward a fantasy of freedom and liberty to decide the way that would never end for the hope of the future. Every Fourth of July, Americans praise the birthday of their country. The Flag Company, Inc. wishes the United States of America the best birthday ever. The Flag Company Inc encourage all Americans to fly their flags on Independence Day.

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History Of North Carolina Flag

By John Travis

On May 20, 1861, the day that the secession resolution was adopted by the state of North Carolina, an ordinance to adopt a state flag was presented by Colonel John D. Whitford. A committee of seven was formed with Colonel Whitford appointed a chairman. The original ordinance stated that "...the flag of this State shall be a blue field with a white V thereon, and a star, encircling which shall be the words, "Sirgit astrum, May 20, 1775."

The design intended by this original description for the flag was never to be. Colonel Whitford and his committee consulted an artist from Raleigh, William Garl Browne, for advice. Mr. Browne prepared a model for a state flag and submitted it to the committee for approval. The "Browne" flag was not at all like that described in the original proposal but was, nevertheless, approved by the North Carolina Convention on June 22, 1861.

That the fly of the flag consists of two equally proportioned bars; the upper bar to be red, the lower bar to be white; that the length of the bars horizontally shall be equal to the perpendicular length of the union, and the total length of the flag shall be one-third more than its width.

The North Carolina Flag is composed of 2 horizontal stripes of the same width. The upper stripe is red while the lower one is pure white. The left side of the North Carolina flag bears a blue colored vertical stripe on which the letter N and C are imprinted. Between these letters is a white star with 5 points. There are 2 scrolls both below and above the letters.

The flag's field was changed from red to blue. The top bar of the fly was changed from blue to red. The gilt letters "N" and "C" were placed on either side of the white star and gilt scrolls were added above and below the star. The scroll above still displays the date of the "Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence" but the date displayed in black letters on the lower scroll displays April 12, 1776, the date of the "Halifax Resolves" instead of May 20, 1861, the date of secession.

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New Jersey State Flag History And The Flag Company Inc

By Gregor Sorens

New Jersey state flag was adopted on March 26, 1896, and in 1938 a law clarified that the right to display the flag was not limited to the governor alone. It is the only flag of the 50 state flags to have a background of buff, although frequently this is incorrectly shown as yellow.

Symbols on the state seal: the three plows on the shield honor the state's agricultural tradition. The helmet above the shield faces forward, an attitude denoting sovereignty and thus particularly fitting for one of the first governments created under the notion that the state itself is the sovereign.

For the description of New Jersey Flag, it is noted that the flag has a buff colored base with the state coat of arms in the center. This buff color was actually assigned for the uniforms belonging to the New Jersey Continental Line in 1779. The shield on the flag bears the image of 3 plows, that stand for 2 things. Firstly they indicate that the state ranks third in becoming a member of the Union. Secondly, the plows are symbols for the rich tradition of agriculture practiced in New Jersey.

Two women are shown supporting the shield. One is Ceres, the goddess of bounteous agriculture and the other is Liberty, who symbolizes freedom and is presented with a stalk in her hand. Ceres also symbolizes plenitude and abundance and is shown with a food-filled cornucopia in her hand.

The three plows on the coat of arms stand for agriculture, which is also represented by the goddess Ceres (one of the supporters). The other supporter is Liberty. The horse's head in the crest was shown on early New Jersey coins.

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North Dakota State Flag History

By Ivon Klark

The land that today makes up North Dakota became U.S.territory as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. The region was originally part of the Minnesota and Nebraska territories, until, along with South Dakota, it was organized into the Dakota Territory in 1861.

The fan-shape with thirteen stars above the bald eagle is a symbol of the birth of a new nation, the United States. The name of the state - North Dakota - appears below the eagle on a red scroll. The design is centered on a field of dark blue.

North Dakota's dark blue flag displays an eagle with outspread wings and an open beak holding an olive branch and arrows in its claws. In its beak, the eagle carries a banner with the Latin words, "E Pluribus Unum," meaning "Out of many, one." The eagle also has a shield on its breast that looks similar to the United States flag. The golden fan-shaped design above the eagle stands above thirteen stars of the same color. Below the eagle lies a red scroll outlined in gold with the state's name written across it in white letters.

In 1951 a state flag commission concluded that the flag "too closely resembled the coat of arms of the United States and that the flag was not symbolic of North Dakota," but this conclusion was widely challenged and suggested changes to the flag were rejected by North Dakota Legislature in 1953.

The description of the North Dakota Flag bears a resembles with the coat of arms of the US, which suggests the close attachment of the state to the Union. There is a barrage of cheap and inferior North Dakota flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and inferior to American-made North Dakota flags, but more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of North Dakota flag for the future.

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History Of Kansas Flag

By Marta Sheen

Kansas, situated on the American Great Plains, became the 34th state on January 29, 1861. Its path to statehood was long and bloody: After the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 opened the two territories to settlement and allowed the new settlers to determine whether the states would be admitted to the union as "free" or"slave".

Kansas has long been known as part of America's agricultural heartland and is home to the major U.S. military installation Fort Leavenworth. In 1954, it became a battleground of the civil rights movement when the landmark Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case was decided in the Supreme Court, ending the doctrine of "separate but equal" in public schools.

The state flag adopted on March 23, 1927, usually represented the state on official occasions. The Kansas Flag is as unique as the other state flags of the US, in terms of its description, symbolism and history. The bright Kansas Flag is complete with the state symbols that lend a great deal of value and dignity to it. The Kansas Flag has a navy blue background bearing the state seal, surrounded by 34 stars and a sunflower on a twisted bar of gold and blue. The state motto "Ad Astra per Aspera" meaning "To the Stars through Difficulties" is right above the stars. The state name “KANSAS” is written in bold golden letters below the seal.

The Kansas flag consists of a blue field containing the state’s seal. Just above, sits a sunflower on a gold and blue bar while the state’s name, “Kansas” appears in bold letters beneath the seal. Inside the seal appears a great landscape that depicts a flowing river, steamboat, plowman, cabin, bison, American Indians, and wagons against a backdrop of rising mountains. Above the landscape sit thirty-four stars sheltered by the words, “Ad Astra per Aspera.”

In the flag history of Kansas, an unusual distinction was made between the so-called "state banner" and the "state flag." A state banner was first adopted on February 27, 1925, consisting of the name of the state written above the state seal and set on a background of blue. The seal was framed by a sunflower, adopted in 1903 as the state floral emblem. On June 30, 1953, the state banner was very much simplified; thereafter it was blue with a large sunflower blossom, including a brown centre and gold petals. Neither of these banners, however, was extensively used.

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New Hampshire State Flag

By John Raynolds

New Hampshire, one of the original 13 colonies, was the first state to have its own state constitution. Its spirit of independence is epitomized in the state motto-"Live Free or Die."

After a 38-year period of union with Massachusetts, New Hampshire was made a separate royal colony in 1679. As leaders in the revolutionary cause, New Hampshire delegates received the honor of being the first to vote for the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

The New Hampshire state flag contains the state seal in the center against a deep blue canvas. The seal itself is intricate with a circular wreath interspersed with nine stars. Outside of the wreath are the words, "Seal of the State of New Hampshire" and "1776." Inside the wreath and stars lies a ship docked at sunrise. Beams of light from the sun are visible surrounding the ship, and an American flag is on the ship's deck in the picture. The only colors on the seal are blue, red, yellow and green.

The state seal of New Hampshire has its own unique meaning, in addition to the flag. The nine stars represent New Hampshire as the ninth state to join the Union while the wreath symbolizes eminence and victory. The ship embodies the USS Raleigh which was one of the first 13 warships built in 1776 by the Continental Congress for a new American navy.

The ship in front of the rising sun is the frigate, Raleigh. The Raleigh was one of the first warships to be commissioned by the American navy and was built in New Hampshire in 1776, the year the state gained independence. The United States flag is flying at the stern of the ship. The Atlantic Ocean surrounds the ship and the shores of New Hampshire's coastline. The rock in the foreground is granite; symbolic of the state's nickname and character of its people.

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Maine State Flag History Today

By Antuan Frank

The earliest human habitation in what is now Maine can be traced back to prehistoric times, as evidenced by the burial mounds of the Red Paint people found in the south-central part of the state. The Native Americans who came later left enormous shell heaps, variously estimated to be from 1,000 to 5,000 years old. At the time of settlement by Europeans, the Abnaki were scattered along the coast and in some inland areas.

The coast of Maine, which may have been visited by the Norsemen, was included in the grant that James I of England awarded to the Plymouth Company, and colonists set out under George Popham in 1607.

There are other facts regarding Maine Flag history that should be known. The State Legislature of Maine passed on 21st March 1901, a resolution to constitute a proper Maine Flag. This act stated the criteria for the Maine Flag, regarding the kind of symbols used on it and how they would be displayed. However, the Legislature altered the standards of the flag on 23rd February 1909, thus placing the state coat of arms on the blue flag.

The blue color of the flag tallies with the blue shade used by the US flag. The heart of the flag bears an embroidery of the State coat of arms of Maine. The edge of the flag is decorated with a two and a half inches broad, yellow colored silk, knotted fringe. The images on the Maine State coat of arms are those of land, sea, a moose, and a pine tree. On one side of the shield is a farmer supporting himself on a scythe and the other side has a sailor resting on an anchor.

The color blue on a flag commonly represents vigilance, truth, justice, loyalty and perseverance. The farmer and seaman flanking this particular shield symbolize Maine’s reliance on agriculture and the sea. Centered on in the shield grows a pine tree that represents the state’s timber and ship building industries. Pine trees can also symbolize friendships and enduring fame. Under the pine tree rests a moose, the state animal.

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Nevada State Flag History Today

By Josef James

Nevada is the seventh largest of the 50 states but is one of the most sparsely populated. Carson City, in the western part of the state, is the capital. Gambling is legal in Nevada, and Las Vegas, the state's largest city, is known internationally for its opulent casinos and as an entertainment destination. Nevada is also home to the Hoover Dam, which was the single largest public works project in the history of the United States, and Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the country.

Nevada flag was adopted in 1991. Senator Bill Raggio introduced Senate Bill 396 to amend the old flag statute. The amendment was proposed to correct a mistake in what the legislators felt was the intent of the 1929 flag legislation.

Prior to that in 1905, the first flag reflected the reputed gold and silver or the mineral resources of the state in bold letters. The state coat of arms was well displayed in the flag of 1915. At the bottom of the emblem were the words, "All for our country."

The background color chosen was Pantone 286 blue, what most people now call a royal blue. Specific Pantone colors were also chosen for the other colors in the flag. There were a few people who thought that the background color of the flag should be the same color as the field in the American flag (Old Glory Blue) - the same color as the previous Nevada flags.

The sprigs of sagebrush indicate that the yellow sagebrush is the national flower of the state. The slogan on the ribbon or "Battle Born" actually expresses that Nevada became one of the states of the Union at the time of the Civil War. The silver star stands not only for the state of Nevada but also for the rich deposits of state mineral wealth. Special mention can be made of the Comstock lode, one of the biggest gold and silver mines discovered in 1859. The Nevada Flag gives out important details about the state through its simple yet meaningful symbols.

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Louisiana Flag

By Albert Gregory

Louisiana sits above the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the Mississippi River, bordered by Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east and Texas to the west. Originally colonized by the French during the 18th century, it became U.S. territory as part of the historic Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and was admitted to the union in 1812.

Thus, the history of the Louisiana Flag has several notable facts to relate about it. The design of the current Louisiana Flag has its origins in 1800. Louisiana was the 18th state to become a part of the Union in 1812.

While nobody knows quite for sure, Europeans were likely the first people to set foot in Louisiana. A Frenchman named De La Salle was among the first men to lay claim to the southern territory, where he planted the flag of the Ancient Regime, the Bourbon rulers of France. It was this flag that eventually flew over New Orleans when it was founded by the LeMoyne brothers.

However, this flag did not last forever. When Louis XV gave Louisiana to the Spanish in 1764, two new flags were introduced to New Orleans. Then in the early 1800’s the stars and stripes finally flew over New Orleans when it became part of the United States.

The mother brown pelican is seen tearing at her breast with her beak. It is believed that when food was scarce a mother Pelican would tear off her own flesh to feed her babies rather than have them starve. The scene represents self-sacrifice.

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Iowa State Flag History And The Flag Company Inc

By Alisia Ronson

Iowa was admitted to the union as the 29th state on Dec. 28, 1846. As a Midwestern state, Iowa forms a bridge between the forests of the east and the grasslands of the high prairie plains to the west. Its gently rolling landscape rises slowly as it extends westward from the Mississippi River, which forms its entire eastern border.

The Missouri River and its tributary, the Big Sioux, form the western border, making Iowa the only U.S. state that has two parallel rivers defining its borders. Iowa is bounded by the states of Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, and Nebraska and South Dakota to the west. Des Moines, in the south-central part of the state, is the capital. The state name is derived from the Iowa Native American people who once inhabited the area.

When Iowa became a state in 1846, its capital was Iowa City; the more centrally located Des Moines became the new capital in 1857. At that time, the state's present boundaries were also drawn.

Iowa was almost 75 years old before the state banner was adopted by the Legislature in 1921. With the memory of the Civil War still fresh in their minds, Iowans had not adopted a state banner because they felt a national banner was the only one needed. Iowa's flag was designed by the state's Daughters of the American Revolution in response to Iowa national Guardsmen stationed at the Mexican border during WWI that requested an emblem of Iowa to represent their unit.

The Iowa Flag is made out of three vertical stripes of blue, white and red, orchestrated from left to right. The focal white stripe bears the picture of a bald eagle, with a blue lace dangling from its beak. The strip peruses "Our Liberties We Prize, And Our Rights We Will Maintain", the state motto of Iowa. The state name is scratched in intense red letters, beneath the saying. The imagery of Iowa Flag lies in the banner's exceptionally design. The hues and the picture genuinely portray the standards of the state.

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Kentucky Flag

By Roy Fright

Evidence shows that Indians lived and hunted in Kentucky as long as 13,000 years ago. Arriving Europeans brought epidemic diseases that swept through the Native American population. By the mid-1700s, only a handful of native settlements survived in Kentucky. Native Kentuckians include the Mingo (Seneca-Iroquois), the Cherokee, and the Shawnee.

Although it sided with the Confederacy during the Civil War, the population was deeply divided, and many Kentucky residents fought for the North. Known primarily as an agricultural area into the 20th century, Kentucky is also a major U.S. coal producer and site of the U.S.military bases Fort Knox and Fort Campbell. It is also known as the home of the legendary Kentucky Derby horse race and bluegrass music, pioneered by Kentucky native Bill Monroe.

In 1774, James Harrod constructed the first permanent settlement in Kentucky at Fort Harrod, the site of present-day Harrodsburg. Boonesboro was established in 1775, and many other settlements were created soon after. Kentucky prides itself on producing some of the nation's best tobacco, horses, and whiskey. Corn, soybeans, wheat, fruit, hogs, cattle, and dairy products are among the agricultural items produced. Kentucky's State Flag was authorized in 1918, but the design of the flag was not approved until 1928. The flag was designed by Jesse Cox Burgess, an art teacher in Frankfort, the state capital. The flag was adopted by the Kentucky General Assembly on March 26, 1918, and finalized the process by including a drawing in the statutes on 1928.

The flag consists of the Commonwealth's seal on a navy blue field, surrounded by the words "Commonwealth of Kentucky" above and sprigs of goldenrod, the state flower, below. The seal depicts a pioneer and a statesman embracing. Popular belief claims that the buckskin-clad man on the left is Daniel Boone, who was largely responsible for the exploration of Kentucky, and the man in the suit on the right is Henry Clay, Kentucky's most famous statesman.

The Kentucky state flag follows in the footsteps of many other flags. Kentucky began as a French colony, so it was initially represented by the flag of France. It was eventually given to the British Empire, at which point the Union Jack came into use. That flag fell out of use during the Revolutionary War, which Kentucky spent as part of Virginia.

There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Kentucky flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Kentucky flag for the future.

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History Of Indiana Flag

By Gregor Stuart

The first European to explore Indiana was French explorer Robert de La Salle in 1679. Many French settlers came down from Canada to trade for furs with the local Native American tribes. The first trading post was established in 1702. In 1715, the French built Fort Miami which would later become Fort Wayne. Later, British colonists arrived in the area and began to vie for control of the fur trade.

Settlers from the British colonies on the American east coast began migrating west in the mid-1700s, seeking farmland. The American Revolution and the formation of the United States of America brought more demand for the lands of the west.

Indiana became a state in Dec. 11, 1816, when President James Madison signed the congressional resolution admitting Indiana to the Union. Indiana is the 19th state. Corydon remained the first state capital until 1825 when the capital was moved to Indianapolis. Indiana's first governor was Jonathan Jennings.

The state banner was adopted by the 1917 Indiana General Assembly as part of the celebration of the state's 1916 centennial, after a competition sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The prize-winning design was submitted by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana, a respected Hoosier artist. The torch in the center stands for liberty and enlightenment; the rays represent their far-reaching influence. The official description in the Indiana Code explains the rest of the symbolism.

Each symbol on the Indiana flag is suffused with deep meaning, thus, every object has something to say. The 13 stars on the outer circle, surrounding the torch are the apt symbols for the 13 original colonies belonging to the United States. There are 5 stars in the inner semi-circle, which stand for the 5 next states that became members of the Union. The single and huge star placed above the burning torch is a perfect signification of the state of Indiana, which was the 19th state to gain admission to the Union.

Indiana's natural heritage has benefited from private and public attention over the years. There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Indiana flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Indiana flag for the future.

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Maryland State Flag History Today

By Morgan Gossling

Before Europeans arrived in Maryland the land was inhabited by Native Americans. Most of the Native Americans spoke the Algonquian language. They lived in domed wigwam homes made from tree branches, bark, and mud.

Maryland was named in honor of Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I, by a grateful Cecilius (Cecil) Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, who was granted a charter for the land in 1632. Annapolis, the state capital, lies on the Chesapeake Bay, roughly equidistant from Baltimore (north) and Washington, D.C. (west).

In 1638, Leonard Calvert, son of Sir George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, wrote to his brother Cecilius that he had flown the Calvert banner in battle, and through the 17th and 18th centuries, the flag continued in use. The Calvert coat of arms consisted of six vertical stripes, alternately yellow and black, with a diagonal stripe (from the upper hoist to lower fly) of counterchanged coloursâ€"that is, black where the diagonal crossed a yellow stripe and vice versa.

These people expressed their sympathies for the Confederacy by putting on a garb of white and red emblems. The soldiers of Maryland, who fought against the south, similarly dressed in their own emblems that marked their original state. When the war ended, all the colors of red, white, gold and black were connected with Maryland.

The flag of Maryland is sectioned into four quarters. The top left and bottom right are the same and the top right and bottom left quarters are also the same as each other. The flag features the arms of two English families, the Calvert family, and the Crossland family. The black and gold arms represent the Calverts and the red and white arms represent the Crosslands. George Calvert was the first Lord Baltimore and he was granted the black and gold coat of arms, incorporating the colors of his paternal family. The red and white arms are of the Crosslands, his maternal family in 1622. The Calvert founded Maryland as a British colony in 1634. The state was named after Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I, King of Britain and Ireland.

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Nebraska Flag And Its History

By Taylor Mark

The precise date of settlement of the area known as Nebraska is undetermined but archeological evidence indicates that the first pioneers were prehistoric Indians who hunted big game over 10,000 years ago. Those early hunters were followed by tribes of Indians who raised crops of corn, other vegetables, and sunflowers.

Nebraska was one of the last states to adopt a state flag. Representative J. Lloyd McMaster introduced a bill in 1925 to designate a state banner and the bill was passed. The law describes the banner as "... a reproduction of the Great Seal of the State charged on the center in gold and silver on a field of national blue."

The Nebraska state flag proudly shows its state seal on a dark blue background. Surrounding the seal are the words, "Great Seal of the State of Nebraska" with the date, "March 1st, 1867" written on the bottom half, the date when Nebraska was officially admitted to the Union.

The other pictures are of sheaves of wheat, a cabin, the transcontinental railroad and a steamboat sailing on a river, set in the backdrop of the scenic mountains. Above the mountains is a banner carrying the state motto, "Equality Before the Law." Below the seal, the date March 1st, 1867 is written.

The Great Seal of Nebraska is protected by state law (graphic images of the state seal are not in the public domain). The restrictions on the use of the state seal also apply to Nebraska's state flag (the state seal is the flag's centerpiece).

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The Flag Company Inc And Illinois Flag

By Alfred Long

Before Illinois became a State, it was known as the Illinois Territory. In early 1818, the General Assembly of the Illinois Territory sent a petition to the United States Congress asking to be admitted into the Union. Part of the process for being admitted as a State was for Illinois to adopt its own constitution.

The word Illinois comes from the French word meaning Illini or Land of Illini. It is an Algonquin word meaning Men or Warriors. Illinois was discovered in 1673, settled in 1720 and entered the Union on December 3, 1818. Illinois is surrounded by bodies of water on nearly every border: the Mississippi River on the west; the Ohio and Wabash Rivers in the south, and Lake Michigan in the North.

There had been 2 state banners for Illinois. The plan of the Illinois Flag was allocated in 1915, as a consequence of the state pennant planning effort by Mrs. Ella Park Lawrence. Next in 1868, the strip was changed to give more conspicuousness to the National Union, than State Sovereignty. The last alteration of the Illinois Flag was done in 1970 when the state name was presented.

The state seal as seen on the Illinois Flag was enlivened from the US seal, accordingly, the bald eagle remains for the United States. The 13 stars and 13 stripes symbolize the 13 unique provinces of the US, in this way communicating the fidelity of Illinois to the US. The year 1868 is the year when the Illinois state seal was given another plan while 1818 uncovers the year when Illinois achieved statehood. The water body exhibit on the seal is an image of Lake Michigan, one of the 5 Great Lakes. The land revolving around the stone speaks of the prolific Prairie soil.

Beneath the seal, the name of the state, Illinois, scripted in the Flag of Illinois . The seal bears the picture of a bald eagle, fastening with its paws, a shield with 13 stripes and stars each. The hawk is additionally appeared to be getting a handle on in its mouth a red lace, with the state motto, "State Sovereignty, National Union." The stone on which the bird is mounted shows the years 1868 and 1818.

Below the seal the name of the state, that is, Illinois is scripted in the Flag of Illinois . The seal bears the image of a bald eagle, clasping with its claws, a shield with 13 stripes and stars each. The eagle is also shown to be grasping in its mouth a red ribbon, with the state motto, "State Sovereignty, National Union." The rock on which the eagle is mounted displays the years 1868 and 1818. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Illinois Flag for the future.

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