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Flags Mart Posting Page
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
 Washington State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Washington's official flag was adopted in 1923. The flag has a deep green background with the state seal in the center. The state seal pictures George Washington, the first president of the United States. "THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON" is written in black on the yellow band surrounding George Washington. The state seal was designed in 1889 by Charles Talcott. This is the only US state flag that pictures a president and the only one with a green background. State Capital: Olympia Largest City: Seattle Entered Union: November 11, 1889 Status: Washington was the 42nd state in the USA and the 18th biggest state State Flower: Coast rhododendron State Tree: Western hemlock State Bird: Goldfinch State Song: Washington, My Home State Nickname: The Evergreen State State Motto: "Alki" (By and By) Bordering States: Idaho, Oregon Origin of the Name: This state is named for George Washington, the first president of the USA. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart 
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