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Thursday, January 31, 2008
 Pirate Regular Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The pirate flag, or Jolly Roger as it was also known was meant to strike fear into the hearts any merchant that saw it. It probably traces its origins to the plain black flag that a ship would fly to warn another to surrender at once. They were used to intimidate the enemy or victim, and the flag was designed to conjure up fear and dread. It was an important part of the pirate armory, and was the pirate's best form of psychological warfare, especially when combined with a preceding reputation of not showing any quarter if opposed. Threatening images on the flag were often associated with a known pirate, or could conjure up more specific warnings. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart 
 US Navy Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The flag of the United States Navy consists of the Seal of the Department of the Navy in the center, above a yellow scroll inscribed "United States Navy" in dark blue letters, against a dark blue background. It is 4 feet 4 inches hoist by 5 feet 6 inches fly, of dark blue material, with yellow fringe, 2½ inches wide. In the center of the flag is a device 3 feet 1 inch overall consisting of the inner pictorial portion of the seal of the Department of the Navy (with the exception that a continuation of the sea has been substituted for the land area), in its proper colors within a circular yellow rope edging, all 2 feet 6 inches in diameter above a yellow scroll inscribed "UNITED STATES NAVY" in dark blue letters; Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
 US Marine Corps Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. While administratively under the Department of the Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps is a separate branch of the military, often working closely with US Naval forces for training, transportation, and logistic purposes. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Blue Star Service Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size A Service Flag in the United States is an official banner that family members of service members in harm's way can display. The flag is defined as a white field with a red border, with a blue star for each family member in active duty. A gold star (with a blue edge) represents a family member that died during service, without specifying cause of death. The deceased might have been killed in action, or died due to unrelated causes. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Coast Guard Regular Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The flag of the United States Coast Guard is white with a dark blue Great Seal of the United States. The shield on the eagle's breast has a blue chief over vertical red and white stripes. Inscribed in an arc above the eagle is "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD"; below the eagle is the Coast Guard motto, "SEMPER PARATUS" ("Always Ready") and beneath that the numerals 1790 the year in which the service's ancestor, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, was founded. All inscriptions are dark blue. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
 82nd Airborne white Flag Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army is an elite airborne infantry division and was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on March 5, 1917, and was organized on March 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Since members of the division came from all 48 states, the unit was given the nickname “All-American.” This is the basis for its famed “AA” shoulder patch. Famous soldiers of the division include Sergeant Alvin C. York, General James M. Gavin and former Chief Dave Bald Eagle (Sitting Bull grandson). Active: 1902 – present Role: Vertical Envelopment Forced Entry Branch: Regular Army Type: Infantry Airborne Infantry Garrison/HQ: Fort Bragg, NC Nickname: “All-American”"America's Guard of Honor" Motto: “ALL THE WAY!” Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Monday, January 28, 2008
 1st Cavalry Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The 1st Cavalry Division ("First Team") is a heavy armored division of the United States Army with base of operations in Fort Hood, Texas. It is the largest division of the U.S. Army with 16,700 soldiers. Currently the 1st Cavalry Division is attached to the U.S. Army III Corps and is commanded by Major General Joseph F. Fil, Jr. Flag description: On a yellow triangular Norman shield with rounded corners 5 1/4 inches in height overall, a black diagonal stripe extending over the shield from upper left to lower right and in the upper right a black horse's head cut off diagonally at the neck all within a 1/8 inch green border. Symbolism: Yellow, the traditional cavalry color, and the horse's head refer to the division's original cavalry structure. Black, symbolic of iron, alludes to the transition to tanks and armor. The black diagonal stripe represents a sword baldric and is a mark of military honor; it also implies movement "up the field" and thus symbolizes aggressive elan and attack. The one diagonal bend, as well as the one horse's head, also alludes to the division's numerical designation. The line is also said to symbolize the border that now separates North and South Korea. An ongoing joke amongst other divisions is that the line is the line they never crossed (reference to the fact that orders were to push Korean troops beyond the line) the horse they never rode (1st Cavalry has not been a mounted division since 1941) and yellow for cowardice. Active: September 13, 1921 - Present Branch: Regular Army Type: Heavy Armor division Size: 16,700 soldiers Part of U.S. Army III Corps Garrison/HQ: Fort Hood, Texas Nickname: The First Team Motto: Live the Legend Mascot: Pegasus Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 173rd Airborne #B Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team is an airborne infantry brigade of the United States Army based in Vicenza, Italy. The brigade is the United States European Command's conventional airborne strategic response force for Europe. Active: 1917-08-05 - January 1919 Allegiance: Regular Army Branch: Infantry Type: Airborne Infantry Role: USAREUR quick response force Part of 7th Army Garrison/HQ: Vicenza, Italy Nickname: Sky Soldiers Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 101st Airborne Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)—nicknamed the “Screaming Eagles”—is an airborne division of the United States Army primarily trained for air assault operations. During the Vietnam War, the 101st was redesignated an airmobile division, and later as an air assault division. For historical reasons, it keeps the identifier “airborne”, but does not conduct parachute operations at a division level. Many modern members of the 101st are graduates of the U.S. Army Air Assault School, and wear the Air Assault Badge, but it is not a prerequisite to be assigned to the division. The division is headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and has served in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is the only division in the U.S. Army that has two aviation brigades. Active: August 15, 1942–November 30, 1945 Allegiance: Federal Branch: Regular Army Type: Division Role: Air Assault Infantry Part of XVIII Airborne Corps Garrison/HQ:Fort Campbell Nickname:“Screaming Eagles” Motto: “Rendezvous With Destiny” Mascot: Bald Eagle a.k.a. "Old Abe" Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
 Puerto Rico Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Puerto Rico's official flag was adopted in 1952 (on the same day that Puerto Rico became a commonweath). The origins of Puerto Rico's flag are uncertain. There are two competing beliefs; some people think that it was created by Manuel de Besosa and sewn by his daughter, Mima; others think that it was designed by Antonia Velez Alvarado and made by Micaela Dalmau de Carreras. Capital: San Juan Largest City: San Juan Languages: Spanish, English Land Area: 9,104 sq. km Territory's Flower: Puerto Rican Hibiscus Territory's Tree: Silk-cotton tree Territory's Bird: Stripe-headed tanager Territory's Song: The Borinquen Anthem Nickname: Isle of Enchantment Motto: "John is his name" Origin of the Name: Spanish for "rich port" Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
 Washington D.C. Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The flag of Washington, D.C., was adopted in 1938. Since Washington, D.C., had no official flag, a commission was formed in 1920 to find a design. Headed by A. E. Dubois, the final design was chosen on October 15, 1938. The design was based on the shield from George Washington's family's coat of arms. Official Flower: American beauty rose Official Tree: Scarlet Oak Official Bird: Wood thrush Official Song: The Star Nickname: D.C. Official Motto: "Justia Omnibus" Bordering States: Virginia, Maryland Origin of the Name: The name Washington was to honor the first president of the USA, George Washington. The name Columbia is in reference to Christopher Columbus. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Wyoming State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Wyoming's official flag was adopted in 1917. The flag has a deep blue field surrounded by white and red borders. A white bison dominates the flag; it has the state seal in the center. State Capital:Cheyenne Largest City: Cheyenne Entered Union: July 10, 1890 Status: Wyoming was the 44th state in the USA and the 10th biggest state State Flower: Indian paintbrush State Tree: Plains cottonwood State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Song: "Wyoming" State Nickname: Equality State State Motto: "Equal Rights" Bordering States:Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah Origin of the Name: The name Wyoming may be derived from the Delaware Indian word "Maughwauwama," which means "large plains." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Wisconsin State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Wisconsin's official state flag was adopted in 1913. The flag has a deep blue background. White letters spell out "WISCONSIN" and "1848," the year Wisconsin became a state. A sailor with rope and a miner with an axe surround a yellow shield in the center of the flag. State Capital: Madison Largest City: Milwaukee Entered Union: May 29,1848 Status: Wisconsin was the 30th state in the USA and the 23rd biggest state State Flower: Wood violet State Tree: Sugar maple State Bird: Robin State Song: On, Wisconsin! State Nickname: Badger State State Motto: "Forward" Bordering States: Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois Origin of the Name: Wisconsin is from an Indian word, but the origin is uncertain. It is perhaps an Algonquian Indian word that means "long river," a Chippewa/Ojibwa/Anishinabe word, "Ouisconsin," that means "grassy place," or "gathering of the waters." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 West Virginia State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size West Virginia's official flag was adopted in 1929. The flag has a white field surrounded by blue. The state seal is encircled by a garland of the state flower (rhododendron), in the center of the flag. The seal pictures two men (a farmer and a miner) around a rock bearing the date June 20, 1863 (the day West Virginia split from Virginia and became a state). Below the men are two rifles and a red liberty cap (a symbol of freedom). A red ribbon below the men has the state motto, "MONTANI SEMPER LIBERI" (meaning "Mountaineers are always free" in Latin). A large red ribbon above the seal reads, "STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA." State Capital: Charleston Largest City: Charleston Entered Union: June 20, 1863 Status: West Virginia was the 35th state in the USA and the 41st biggest state State Flower: Rhododendron(Big laurel) State Tree: Sugar Maple State Bird: Cardinal State Song: West Virginia My Home, The West Virginia Hills, This Is My West Virginia State Nickname: Mountain State State Motto: "Montani semper liberi" - Mountaineers are always free Bordering States: Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia Origin of the Name: West Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England (she was known as the Virgin Queen). Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested this name around 1584. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 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
 Virginia State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Virginia's official state flag was adopted in 1861. The flag has a deep blue background with a white circle in the center. In the center are the words "VIRGINIA," and "SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS" (Latin for "thus always to tyrants"). Depicting the state's motto on the flag is the goddess Virtue (who is holding a sword and a spear), who has defeated a tyrant, who is lying on the ground, and is holding a chain and a scourge (a whip). Nearby is the tyrant's fallen crown. Virtue symbolizes Virginia and the tyrant symbolizes Britain. Red Virginia creepers and green leaves surround the scene. A white silk fringe is on the edge farthest from the flagstaff State Capital: Richmond Largest City: Virginia Beach Entered Union: June 25, 1788 Status: Virginia was the 10th state in the USA and the 35th biggest state State Flower: American dogwood State Tree: American dogwood State Bird: Cardinal State Song: Carry Me Back to Old Virginia State Nickname: Old Dominion State Motto: "Sic Semper Tyrannis" (Thus Always to Tyrants) Bordering States: Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia Origin of the Name: Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England (she was known as the Virgin Queen). Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested this name around 1584. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Vermont State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Vermont's official state flag was adopted in 1923. The flag features Vermont's coat-of-arms on a field of deep blue. The coat-of-arms pictures a large pine tree, a cow, bales of hay, and sheaves of wheat . Vermont's mountains are pictured in the background. A stag's head is mounted over the scene. Boughs of pine needles wrap around the coat-of-arms. "VERMONT" and the state's motto, "FREEDOM AND UNITY," are written on a red ribbon under the scene. State Capital: Montpelier Largest City: Burlington Entered Union: March 4, 1791 Status: Vermont was the 14th state in the USA and the 45th biggest state State Flower: Red clover State Tree: Sugar maple State Bird: Hermit thrush State Song: These Green Mountains State Nickname: Green Mountain State State Motto: "Freedom and Unity " Bordering States: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York Origin of the Name: The name Vermont comes from the French words for green mountain, "mont vert." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Utah State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Utah's official flag was adopted in 1913. The flag has a deep blue field with the state seal in the center, surrounded by yellow fringe. The state seal was designed by Harry Emmett Edwards in 1896. In the center of the flag is a bald eagle above a beehive (symbolizing hard work), surrounded by sego lilies (representing peace) and two US flags. The word "INDUSTRY" and the dates 1847 and 1896 appear on the flag. 1847 is the year that Brigham Young led a group of his Mormon followers to the Salt Lake Valley in Utah in order to find religious freedom and establish a new base for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. State Capital: Salt Lake City Largest City: Salt Lake City Entered Union: January 4, 1896 Status: Utah was the 45th state in the USA and the 13th biggest state State Flower: Sego lily State Tree: Blue Spruce State Bird: California Sea gull State Song: Utah, We Love Thee State Nickname: Beehive State State Motto: "Industry" Bordering States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming Origin of the Name: The name Utah is from the Ute Indians Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Thursday, January 17, 2008
 Texas State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of Texas, called the Lone Star Flag, was adopted in 1845 when Texas became the 28th state of the United States. The colors represent bravery (red), purity (white), and loyalty (blue). The large white star was first used on Texas flags in the 1830's during the battles between Texas and Mexico. State Capital: Austin Largest City: Houston Entered Union: December 29, 1845 Status: Texas was the 28th state in the USA and the 2nd biggest state State Flower: Bluebonnet State Tree: Pecan State Bird: Mockingbird State Song: "Texas, Our Texas" State Nickname: The Lone Star State State Motto: Friendship Bordering States: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma Origin of the Name: The Caddo Indians of eastern Texas called their group of tribes the "Tejas," meaning "those who are friends" Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Tennessee State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of Tennessee was adopted on April 17, 1905. This flag was designed by LeRoy Reeves of the Third Regiment of the Tennessee Infantry. The three white stars in the center symbolize the three different geographical regions of Tennessee: the Great Smoky Mountains (in eastern Tennessee), the highlands (in central Tennessee) and the lowlands (in western Tennessee, by the Mississippi River). The white circle binds them together. The blue stripe along the margin was added for distinction when the flag is hanging; with the stripe, not only the red shows while the flag is hanging. State Capital: Nashville Largest City: Memphis Entered Union: June 1, 1796 Status: Tennessee was the 16th state in the USA and the 36th biggest state State Flower: Iris State Tree: Tulip Poplar State Bird: Mockingbird State Song: My Homeland Tennessee State Nickname: The Volunteer State State Motto: "Agriculture and Commerce" Bordering States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia Origin of the Name: The name Tennessee came from a Cherokee village in the region that is called "Tanasie." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 South Dakota State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size South Dakota's official flag was adopted in 1963. The flag is sky blue with state seal in the center (surrounded by yellow rays are the words, "South Dakota" and "The Mount Rushmore State"). South Dakota's state seal pictures a farmer plowing a field, a river, forests, mountains, a steamboat, and the motto, "Under God the People Rule." State Capital: Pierre Largest City: Sioux Falls Entered Union: November 2, 1889 Status: South Dakota was the 40th state in the USA and the 17th biggest state State Flower: American pasqueflower State Tree: Black Hills Spruce State Bird: Chinese ring-necked pheasant State Song: Hail, South Dakota State Nickname: Mount Rushmore State State Motto: "Under God the people rule" Bordering States: Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming Origin of the Name: Dakota was what the Sioux Indians called themselves Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 South Carolina State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The state flag of South Carolina was officially adopted in 1861. It has a white crescent and a white palmetto tree on a blue ground. Three white crescents (on a blue background) were first used on a South Carolina banner protesting the Stamp Act in 1765. In 1775, Colonel William Moultrie designed a banner for South Carolina troops; it had a white crescent on a blue field. When South Carolina seceded from the Union, the palmetto tree was added to the flag. The palmetto tree was chosen because this tree had helped South Carolinians defeat the British in a battle at Sullivan's Island (during the Revolutionary War). The South Carolinians built a fort out of palmetto wood, and when the British fired cannonballs at the fort, instead of knocking the fort down, the soft palmetto wood just absorbed the cannonballs. State Capital: Columbia Largest City: Columbia Entered Union: May 23, 1788 Status: South Carolina was the 8th state in the USA and the 40th biggest state State Flower: Yellow Jessamine State Tree: Sabal Palmetto State Bird: Carolina wren State Song: Carolina State Nickname: Palmetto State State Motto: "Dum Spiro Spero" - While I breathe, I hope Bordering States: Georgia, North Carolina Origin of the Name: South Carolina was named to honor King Charles I (Carolus is Latin for Charles). Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
 Rhode Island State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Rhode Island's official flag was adopted in 1897. The flag is white, fringed with yellow on three sides. A yellow anchor is circled by 13 yellow stars (the stars symbolize the original 13 colonies). A blue ribbon is under the anchor and reads, "HOPE." The anchor was first adopted as a seal for Rhode Island in 1647, when the four original towns of Rhode Island (Providence, Warwick, Portsmouth, and Newport) united under a single charter State Capital: Providence Largest City: Providence Entered Union: May 29, 1790 Status: Rhode Island was the 13th state in the USA and the smallest state State Flower: Violets State Tree: Red maple State Bird: Rhode Island Red(a type of chicken) State Song: Rhode Island, It's for Me State Nickname: The Ocean State, Little Rhody State Motto: "Hope" Bordering States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York Origin of the Name: Rhode Island was either named for the Isle of Rhodes (in the Mediterranean Sea) or for its red clay (the Dutch explorer Adriaen Block may have named it "Rood Eylandt" meaning Red Island, in Dutch) Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Pennsylvania State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Pennsylvania's official flag was adopted in 1907. The flag has a deep blue background. In the center are two harnessed draft horses surrounding a shield picturing a ship, a plow, and 3 sheaves of wheat. Above is a bald eagle. Below are a stalk of corn, an olive branch, and a draped red ribbon that reads,"VIRTUE, LIBERTY, AND INDEPENDENCE." State Capital: Harrisburg Largest City: Philadelphia Entered Union: December 12, 1787 Status: Pennsylvania was the 2nd state in the USA and the 33rd biggest state State Flower: Mountain laurel State Tree: Eastern hemlock State Bird: Ruffed grouse State Song: Pennsylvania, lyrics by Eddie Khoury, music by Ronnie Bonner State Nickname: Keystone State State Motto: "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence" Bordering States: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio Origin of the Name: This state was named to honor Admiral William Penn and his son, William Penn, Pennsylvania's founder. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Oregon State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Oregon's official state flag was adopted in 1925. It is the only US state flag that still has a design on both sides. Both sides of the flag have a deep blue background and yellow designs. The reverse of the flag pictures a beaver (Oregon's state animal). State Capital: Salem Largest City: Portland Entered Union: February 14, 1859 Status: Oregon was the 33rd state in the USA and the 9th biggest state State Flower: Oregon grape State Tree: Douglas fir State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Song: Oregon, My Oregon State Nickname: Beaver State State Motto: "She Flies With Her Own Wings" and "The Union" Bordering States: California, Idaho, Nevada, Washington Origin of the Name: The origin is unknown. It may have come from the French word Ouragan (which means Hurricane) and was a former name of the Columbia River Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Oklahoma State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of Oklahoma was adopted on April 2, 1925. The flag was chosen from entries in a Daughters of the American Revolution flag contest. The winning entry was designed by Mrs. Louise Funk Fluke, an artist from Oklahoma City. State Capital: Oklahoma City Largest City: Oklahoma City Entered Union: November 16, 1907 Status: Oklahoma was the 46th state in the USA and the 20th biggest state State Flower: Oklahoma Rose State Tree: Redbud State Bird: Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher State Song: "Oklahoma!" by Rodgers and Hammerstein State Nickname: Sooner State State Motto: "Labor omnia vincit" - Labor Conquers All Things Bordering States: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Texas Origin of the Name: The name Oklahoma is from the Choctaw Indian words "okla" meaning people and "humma" meaning red. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
 Ohio State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of Ohio, called the Ohio burgee, was adopted in 1902. John Eisemann designed this flag; it was based upon the pennant used by the Ohio cavalry between 1862 and 1865. State Capital: Columbus Largest City: Columbus Entered Union: March 1, 1803 Status: Ohio was the 17th state in the USA and the 34th biggest state State Flower: Scarlet carnation State Tree: Buckeye State Bird: Cardinal State Song: Beautiful Ohio State Nickname: Buckeye State State Motto: "With God, All Things Are Possible" Bordering States: Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan Origin of the Name: Ohio derives from the Iroquois Indian word meaning "good river" or "large river." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 North Dakota State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size North Dakota's official flag was adopted in 1911. The flag has a blue field and pictures a bald eagle holding a red ribbon in its bill; the ribbon reads "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (this is the motto of the U.S.A. and means "Out of Many, One" - and refers to the states of the United States being united into one country). The eagle is holding seven arrows and an olive branch (with three red berries) in its talons. The arrows represent the defense of liberty, and the olive branch represents peace. The eagle has a red, whilte and blue shield on its body, with 13 stars (on a blue field) and 13 red and white stripes (representing the USA). Above the eagle are 13 yellow stars (representing the original 13 colonies of the USA) and a yellow fan. Under the eagle is a red scroll reading "NORTH DAKOTA." State Capital: Bismarck Largest City: Fargo Entered Union: November 2, 1889 Status: North Dakota was the 39th state in the USA and the 19th biggest state State Flower: Wild prairie rose State Tree: American elm State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Song: North Dakota Hymn State Nickname: Peace Garden State, Flickertail State, Roughrider State State Motto: " Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable" Bordering States: Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota Origin of the Name: Dakota was what the Sioux Indians called themselves. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 North Carolina State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size North Carolina's official flag was adopted in 1885. This red, white, and blue flag has a white star, the letters N C around the star (standing for North Carolina), and two yellow scrolls, above and below, bearing dates. The upper date, May 20th, 1775, commemorates the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (named for Mecklenburg County, where North Carolina citizens met to declare their freedom from Great Britain, although the original document was destroyed and some people have questioned its existence). The lower date, April 12th, 1776, commemorates the adoption of the Halifax Resolves (this was the first official action by a colony calling for independence from Britain). State Capital: Raleigh Largest City: Charlotte Entered Union: November 21, 1789 Status: North Carolina was the 12th state in the USA and the 28th biggest state State Flower: Flowering dogwood State Tree: Longleaf Pine State Bird: Cardinal State Song: The Old North State State Nickname: Tar Heel State State Motto: "Esse Quam Videri" (To Be Rather Than to Seem) Bordering States: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia Origin of the Name: North Carolina was named to honor King Charles I (Carolus is Latin for Charles) Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 New York State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size New York's official flag was adopted in 1901. The flag has a deep blue background. It pictures Liberty (she symbolizes freedom) and Justice (she symbolizes justice before the law). Liberty is holding a pole with a liberty cap, and has a discarded crown at her feet (which represents freedom from Britain after the Revolutionary War). Justice is blindfolded and is holding the scales of justice. A shield between them pictures the sun, hills, and 2 boats sailing on the Hudson River. Over the shield there is a globe and a bald eagle. Under them all is a white, flowing ribbon that reads "EXCELSIOR." State Capital: Albany Largest City: New York City Entered Union: July 26, 1788 Status: New York was the 11th state in the USA and the 27th biggest state State Flower: Rose State Tree: Sugar Maple State Bird: Eastern Bluebird State Song: "I Love New York" State Nickname: The Empire State State Motto: Excelsior (Ever Upwards) Bordering States: Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island Origin of the Name: The English took over of the area that had been called "New Netherland" in 1664, and renamed it New York to honor the Duke of York (York is a city in England). Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Monday, January 14, 2008
 New Mexico State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of New Mexico was chosen from a flag competition in 1920 (the competition was held to replace an older New Mexico flag). The winner was Dr. Harry Mera, a doctor and archeologist from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Mera's design is an interpretation of an ancient Sun symbol called a Zia (this symbol was found on a water jar made in the late 1800's in Zia Pueblo). Since four is a sacred number for the Zia, there are four rays coming from each side of the stylized Sun. The colors red and yellow are used because they were the colors of the flag of the Spanish conquistadors who went to New Mexico in the early 1500's. State Capital: Santa Fe Largest City: Albuquerque Entered Union: Jan. 6, 1912 Status: New Mexico was the 47th state in the USA and the 5th biggest state State Flower: Yucca State Tree: Pinon State Bird: Roadrunner State Song: O, Fair New Mexico State Nickname: Land of Enchantment State Motto: "Crescit eundo" - It grows as it goes Bordering States: Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah Origin of the Name: Named by the Spanish, in reference to Mexico Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 New Jersey State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size New Jersey's official state flag was adopted on March 26, 1896. State Capital: Trenton Largest City: Newark Entered Union: Dec. 18, 1787 Status: New Jersey was the 3rd state in the USA and the 47th biggest state State Flower: Purple violet State Tree: Red oak State Bird: Eastern goldfinch State Song: None State Nickname: Garden State State Motto: "Liberty and Prosperity" Bordering States: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware Origin of the Name: New Jersey was named by James, Duke of York (the brother of King Charles II of England), who was given New Jersey by his brother. James later gave New Jersey to Lord John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret. James named the colony New Jersey to honor Carteret, who had been the Governor of Jersey, a British island in the English Channel. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 New Hampshire State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of New Hampshire was adopted in 1909 (but its design has been in use since 1784). The flag pictures the state seal on a deep blue field (background). The state seal has the ship "Raleigh" sailing near a large gray granite rock, in front of a yellow sun rising over blue water. The Raleigh was built to fight the British during the Revolutionary War. The scene is surrounded by the words, "SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 1776," and yellow laurel leaves interspersed with nine yellow stars (since New Hampshire was the ninth state in the US). New Hampshire became a state in 1788. State Capital: Concord Largest City: Manchester Entered Union: June 21, 1788 Status: New Hampshire was the 9th state in the USA and the 46th biggest state State Flower: Purple lilac State Tree: White birch State Bird: Purple finch State Song: Old New Hampshire State Nickname: Granite State State Motto: "Live Free or Die" Bordering States: Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont Origin of the Name: New Hampshire was named for Hampshire, England, by Captain John Mason. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Nevada State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Nevada's official flag was adopted on March 26, 1929, but was revised on June 8, 1991. The flag has a deep blue background. It pictures a yellow, flowing ribbon that reads "BATTLE BORN." A five-pointed silver star and the words NEVADA are under the ribbon. These are surrounded by green sagebrush with yellow flowers. State Capital: Carson City Largest City: Las Vegas Entered Union: Oct. 31, 1864 Status: Nevada was the 36th state in the USA and is the 7th biggest state State Flower: Sagebrush State Tree: Single leaf Pinon and Bristlecone Pine State Bird: Mountain bluebird State Nickname: Silver State, Sagebrush State State Motto: "All for Our Country " Bordering States: Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah Origin of the Name: Nevada is from the Spanish word meaning "snowcapped." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Sunday, January 13, 2008
 Nebraska State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Nebraska's official flag was adopted in 1925. The flag has a deep blue field with the state seal in the center, pictured in gold (yellow) and silver. The state seal, designed in 1867 by Isaac Wiles (a member of the House of Representatives), pictures a blacksmith hammering on an anvil, a settler's cabin, sheaths of wheat, a steamboat on a river, and the transcontinental railroad, with mountains in the background. The state motto, "Equality Before the Law," is on a banner above the landscape. The date of Nebraska's admission to the union, March 1, 1867, is listed below the seal. State Capital: Lincoln Largest City: Omaha Entered Union: March 1, 1867 Status: Nebraska was the 37th state in the USA and the 16th biggest state State Flower: Goldenrod State Tree: Cottonwood State Bird: Western meadowlark State Nickname: Western meadowlark State Motto: "Equality before the law" Bordering States: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Wyoming Origin of the Name: The name Nebraska is from an Oto Indian word that means "flat water" (referring to the Platte River, which means "flat river" in French) Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Montana State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Montana's official flag was adopted in 1905. The flag has a deep blue field with "Montana" written in yellow, with the state seal below. The seal pictures a beautiful Montana lansdcape: the Rocky Mountains, cliffs, a waterfall, and river beneath a golden sky with white clouds and white sun rays. A plow represents agriculture; a pick and shovel represent mining. A ribbon below the scene states Montana's motto, "Oro y plata" [meaning "Gold and Silver" in Spanish]. State Capital: Helena Largest City: Billings Entered Union: Nov. 8,1889 Status: Montana was the 41st state in the USA and the 4th biggest state State Flower: Bitterroot State Tree: Ponderosa pine State Bird: Western meadowlark State Nickname: Treasure State State Motto: Oro y plata (Gold and silver) Bordering States: Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming Origin of the Name: The name Montana is the from the Spanish word from mountainous. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Missouri State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The flag has a red, white, and blue background (representing Missouri's French heritage; it was part of the Louisiana Purchase from France). The circular center is surrounded by 24 white stars (the number of states when Missouri entered the Union). Two grizzly bears represent bravery and strength. A knight's helmet and another 24 stars are above the bears. The motto, "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL" is around the inner circle. The motto, "SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX ESTA" (meaning "Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law") is on a yellow ribbon under the bears. The inner circle has an eagle holding the olive branch of peace and the arrows of war (representing the federal government), a crescent moon, and another grizzly bear. The Roman numeral MDCCCXX is under the two bears (1820 was the date of the Missouri Compromise). State Capital: Jefferson City Largest City: St. Louis Entered Union: Aug. 10, 1821 Status: Missouri was the 24th state in the USA and is the 21st biggest state State Flower: White hawthorn State Tree: Flowering dogwood State Bird: Bluebird State Nickname: Show-me State State Motto: Salus populi suprema lex esto (The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law) Bordering States: Arkansas,Illinois,Iowa,Kansas,Kentucky,Nebraska,Oklahoma,Tennessee Origin of the Name: Missouri was named for an Algonquian Indian word that means "river of the big canoes." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Mississippi State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of Mississippi was adopted in 1894, replacing the older Magnolia Flag (which had been adopted in 1861, after Mississippi seceded from the union). Today's Mississippi state flag has a small Confederate Battle Flag in the upper left corner (it is also called the "union square"). There are thirteen white stars on a St. Andrew's Cross, and horizontal blue, white and red stripes. State Capital: Jackson Largest City: Jackson State Flower: Magnolia State Tree: Magnolia State Bird: Mockingbird State Nickname: Magnolia State State Motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms) Bordering States: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee Origin of the Name: Mississippi is perhaps from the Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indian words "mici zibi," which means "great river" or "gathering of waters" Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Thursday, January 10, 2008
 Minnesota State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Minnesota's official flag was adopted in 1893. The flag has a blue background. The central seal pictures a farmer plowing a field and an Indian riding a horse toward the sun. The scene is surrounded by ladyslippers, Minnesota's state flower. A red banner with yellow letters has the state motto, "L'ETOILE DU NORD," meaning "the star of the north" in French. Three dates are on the flag: 1858 (at the top), the year Minnesota became a state; 1819 (at the left), the year Fort Snelling was established; and 1893 (at the right), the year this flag was adopted. Nineteen yellow stars surround the seal on a white band; these stars symbolize that fact Minnesota was the 19th state to enter the union after the first 13. "MINNESOTA" is written in red on the white band. State Capital: St. Paul Largest City: Minneapolis State Flower: Pink and white lady's slipper State Tree: Norway pine State Bird: Common loon State Nickname: Gopher State. North Star State State Motto: "L'Etoile du Nord" - The Star of the North Bordering States: Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Origin of the Name: Minnesota is from a Dakota Sioux Indian word that means "cloudy water" or "sky water" and refers to local rivers. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Michigan State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Michigan's official flag was adopted in 1911. The flag has a deep blue background and pictures an elk and moose around a blue shield labeled "TUEBOR," meaning "I will defend." The shield pictures a man with a raised hand and a gun, a rising sun, a peninsula and lakes (representing Michigan's geography). Over the shield is a bald eagle (holding an olive branch and a sheaf of three arrows) and a red ribbon reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (which is the motto of the U.S.A. and means "Out of Many, One" - this refers to the states of the United States being united into one country). Under everything lie two white ribbons that read "SI QUAERIS PENINSULAM AMOENAM" and "CIRCUM SPICE," which means, "If you are seeking a amenable (pleasant) peninsula, look around you." State Capital: Lansing Largest City: Detroit State Flower: Apple blossom State Tree: White pine State Bird: Robin State Nickname: Wolverine State State Motto: "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circum spice" [If you are seeking a amenable (pleasant) peninsula, look around you] Bordering States: Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota Origin of the Name: Michigan is from an Algonquian Chippewa Indian word "meicigama" that means "big sea wate" (referring to the Great Lakes). Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Massachusetts State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Massachusetts' official flag was adopted in 1971 (before 1971, the Massachusetts flag had a design on both sides of the flag; the design on the back was omitted). State Capital: Boston Largest City: Boston State Flower: Mayflower State Tree: American elm State Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee State Nickname: Bay State State Motto: "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" - ( By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty) Bordering States: Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont Origin of the Name: Massachusetts was named for an Algonquian Indian word that means "a big hill place." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Maryland State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The state flag of Maryland was officially adopted in 1904. It is the only US state flag based on British heraldry (the coats of arms of noble families). The flag's design was based on the coat of arms adopted by George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore. The alternating yellow and black are from Lord Calvert's family shield; the red and white design is either from Calvert's maternal family, the Crosslands, or his wife's family, the Mynnes. State Capital: Annapolis Largest City: Baltimore State Flower: Black-eyed susan State Tree: white oak State Bird: Baltimore oriole State Dog: Chesapeake Bay retriever State Nickname: Old Line State State Motto: "Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine" Manly Deeds, Womanly Words Bordering States: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia [and Washington, District of Columbia] Origin of the Name: Maryland was named to honor the Queen consort Henrietta Maria Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
 Maine State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Maine's official flag was adopted in 1909. The flag has a deep blue field with the state coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms pictures a farmer and a seaman (representing agricultural and maritime industries). A shield is between them, upon which is a pine tree, a moose (the state animal of Maine), green grass, a blue sky, and deep blue water. Above this is a yellow star (representing the North Star - Maine was the northernmost state when it entered the Union) and a red ribbon that reads, "DIRIGO," which means "I direct" in Latin. Below, a large blue ribbon reads, "MAINE." State Capital: Augusta Largest City: Portland State Flower: White pine cone and tassel State Tree: White pine tree State Bird: Chickadee State Animal: Moose State Nickname: Pine Tree State State Motto: Dirigo (I lead) Bordering States: New Hampshire Origin of the Name: Maine refers to the mainland Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Louisiana State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Louisiana's official flag was adopted in 1912, one hundred years after Louisiana became a state. The flag has a blue background (symbolizing truth) with a white pelican mother feeding her three chicks in a nest (the pelican is an old symbol of protection - an old legend tells of a mother pelican tearing flesh from herself to feed her young; this pelican represents the state protecting the people and their land). The ribbon reads "Union, Justice, and Confidence." State Capital: Baton Rouge Largest City: New Orleans State Flower: Magnolia blossom State Tree: Bald cypress State Bird: Eastern brown pelican State Nickname: Pelican State State Motto: Union, justice, and confidence Bordering States: Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas Origin of the Name: Louisiana was named by the French explorer Sieur de La Salle in 1682 to honor King Louis XIV (14) of France. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Kentucky State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Kentucky's official state flag was adopted in 1918, but that design was not finalized until in 1928. The flag was again changed in 1962. State Capital: Frankfort Largest City: Louisville State Flower: Goldenrod State Tree: tulip poplar State Bird: Kentucky cardinal State Nickname: Bluegrass State State Motto: United we stand, divided we fall Bordering States: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia Origin of the Name: Kentucky is from the Iroquois Indian word "Ken-tah-ten," which means "land of tomorrow." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Kansas State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Kansas' official flag was adopted in 1927. The flag has a blue field, the word "KANSAS," the sunflower (Kansas' state flower), and the state seal of Kansas. The seal pictures rich Kansas farmland, a farmer plowing, covered wagons, Native Americans hunting bison, a rising sun, a steamboat (representing commerce) on the water (beneath the sun and the mountains), 34 stars (since Kansas was the 34th state in the USA), and the state motto, "AD ASTRA PER ASPERA," meaning "To the stars through difficulty," in Latin. State Capital: Topeka Largest City: Wichita State Flower: Sunflower State Tree: Cottonwood State Bird: western meadowlark State Nickname: Sunflower State; Jayhawk State State Motto: Ad astra per aspera (To the stars through difficulties) Bordering States: Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma Origin of the Name: From a Sioux word meaning “people of the south wind” Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
 Iowa State Flag
Size: 3'x5' most popular size Iowa's official flag was adopted in 1921. The flag was designed by by Mrs. Dixie Gebhardt, of The Daughters of the American Revolution of Iowa.The flag has a red, white and blue background, like the French flag; this symbolizes the fact that Iowa became a part of the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase (this area had been part of France, but was sold to the USA in 1803).On the white central portion of the flag, a bald eagle holds a flowing ribbon that reads, "OUR LIBERTIES WE PRIZE, AND OUR RIGHTS WE WILL MAINTAIN." State Capital: Des Moines Largest City: Des Moines State Flower: Wild rose State Tree: Oak State Bird: Eastern goldfinch State Nickname: Hawkeye State State Motto: Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain Bordering States: Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin Origin of the Name: The name Iowa comes from Ioway, the French word for the Bah-kho-je Indian tribe that lived in the area Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Indiana State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of Indiana was adopted in 1917. It was designed by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana; he won a flag design contest sponsored by the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) for Indiana's 100th anniversary of statehood in 1916. There are 19 golden stars on a blue field. The 13 stars in the outer circle represent the 13 original colonies of the United States of America; the 5 stars in a half circle represent the states admitted prior to Indiana (but after the original 13), and the larger star atop the flame of the torch of Liberty represents Indiana. State Capital: Indianapolis Largest City: Indianapolis State Flower: Peony State Tree: Tulip tree State Bird: Cardinal State Nickname: Hoosier State State Motto: The Crossroads of America Bordering States: Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio Origin of the Name: Indiana is a word that refers to the local Indians Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Illinois State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Illinois's original state flag was designed in 1913 by Lucy Derwent, but was redesigned in 1970 by Mrs. Sanford Hutchinson. The flag's design is based upon the state's seal. The flag has a white background, and much of the Illinois state seal is pictured in the center. There is a bald eagle perched on a rock holding a red, white, and blue shield in its talons (the stars are white on a blue background and the stripes are red and white). The shield has 13 stripes and 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies of the USA. The eagle is holding a banner in its beak which reads "STATE," "SOVEREIGNTY," "NATIONAL," and "UNION." The word sovereignty is upside down. The rock has the dates 1818 and 1868 written on it; 1818 refers to the year Illinois became a state and 1868 refers to the date the state seal was redesigned. State Capital: Springfield Largest City: Chicago State Flower: Violet State Tree: White oak State Bird: Cardinal State Nickname: Prairie State State Motto: State sovereignty, national union Bordering States: Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin Origin of the Name: Illinois comes from the word Illini, a confederation of the Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Moingwena, Peoria and Tamaroa Indian tribes. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Idaho State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Idaho's official flag was adopted in 1907. The flag is deep blue with the state seal in the center surrounded by a yellow band. The seal pictures a man (a miner carrying a pick and wielding a shovel) and a woman (carrying the scales of justice, symbolizing liberty and justice), the motto "ESTO PERPETUA" (meaning "May it endure forever"), two full, yellow cornucopias, an elk head atop a shield (picturing a river, settlers, a fir tree, and mountainous land), a sheaf of grain, green grass, and a blue sky. The flag is surrounded by a yellow fringe on three sides. The state seal was designed by Emma Edwards Green. State Capital: Boise Largest City: Boise State Flower: Syringa State Tree: white pine State Bird: mountain bluebird State Nickname: Gem State State Motto: Esto perpetua (It is forever) Bordering States: Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming Origin of the Name: An invented name whose meaning is unknown. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Monday, January 7, 2008
 Delaware State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Adopted on July 24, 1913, the Delaware flag has a background of colonial blue surrounding a diamond of buff color in which the coat of arms of the state of Delaware is placed. Below the diamond are the words "December 7, 1787," indicating the day on which Delaware was the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution. Because of this ratification, Delaware became the first state in the Union, and is, therefore, accorded the first position in such national events as presidential inaugurations. On the seal, a soldier (with a rifle) and a farmer (with a hoe) look at each other across scrollwork that encloses an ox, a sheaf of wheat, and an ear of corn. Under this is a white ribbon reading, "LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE." Above is a sailing ship (representing commerce). State Capital: Dover Largest City: Wilmington State Flower: peach blossom State Tree: American holly State Bird: blue hen chicken Bordering State: Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania State Nickname: Diamond State; First State; Small Wonder State Motto: Liberty and independence Origin of the Name: From Delaware River and Bay; named in turn for Sir Thomas West, Baron De La Warr Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Hawaii State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The flag of Hawaii was commissioned by King Kamehameha I of Hawaii in 1816. King Kamehameha I had unified the islands of Hawaii in 1810, using a schooner armed with a cannon. Before that time, each of the large islands had been a separate kingdom.The eight stripes of white, red and blue represent the eight main islands of Hawaii. The Union Jack (the flag of Great Britain) is in the upper left corner of Hawaii's flag, honoring Hawaii's long relationship with the British. State Capital: Honolulu Largest City: Honolulu State Flower: hibiscus (yellow) State Tree: kukui (candlenut) State Bird: nene (Hawaiian goose) State Nickname: Aloha State State Motto: Hawaii may been named for the traditional home of the Polynesians, Hawaii or Hawaiki, called "Owhyhee". Origin of the Name: "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono" - The life of the land is perpetuated in Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Florida State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Florida's official flag was adopted in 1900. The flag represents the land of sunshine, flowers, palm trees, rivers and lakes. It has a red cross of St. Andrew on a white field; in the center is the state seal, which depicts a Native American (Seminole) woman scattering flowers, the sun with many rays, palm trees (the large one is a cabbage palm), a sailing steamboat, the land and the water. State Capital: Tallahassee Largest City: Jacksonville State Flower: orange blossom State Tree: Palmetto palm State Bird: mockingbird State Nickname: Sunshine State State Motto: In God we trust Bordering States: Georgia, Alabama Origin of the Name: From the Spanish Pascua Florida, meaning “feast of flowers” Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Georgia State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Georgia's newest flag was designed in May, 2003; it has three horizontal stripes, red, white, and red, with a blue square in the canton position (the upper left area of the flag). In the blue square is a circle of 13 white, five-pointed stars around the seal of the state of Georgia (pictured in yellow). The Georgia state seal pictures three pillars (symbolizing the three branches of government in the USA: the Legislative, the Executive and the Judicial) under an arch (symbolizing the Constitution), the year 1776 (the date of the Declaration of Independence), and banners reading "CONSTITUTION," "JUSTICE," "WISDOM," and "MODERATION." Under the pillars are the words (in white), "IN GOD WE TRUST." State Capital: Atlanta Largest City: Atlanta State Flower:Cherokee rose State Tree: Live Oak State Bird:brown thrasher State Nickname: Peach State, Empire State of the South State Motto: "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation" Bordering States: Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina Origin of the Name: In honor of George II of England Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Sunday, January 6, 2008
 Connecticut State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Connecticut's official state flag was adopted in 1897. The flag features a gold- and silver-rimmed shield picturing three grapevines. On a gold- and brown-rimmed white ribbon under the shield is the state's motto, "QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINET," which means "He Who is Transplanted Still Sustains." The grapevines represent the early English settlers (and their settlements) in Connecticut. Inspired by a memorial from the Anna Warner Bailey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Connecticut Governor, O. Vincent Coffin, on May 29, 1895, introduced to the General Assembly the first proposal for the adoption of an official State Flag. On that same day the Assembly passed a resolution appointing a special committee to prepare a designation of the flag, one already generally accepted as the official flag of the state. The General Assembly of 1897 provided an official description of the flag setting the dimensions at five feet, six inches in length and four feet, four inches in width, of azure blue silk, with the armorial bearings in argent white silk with the design in natural colors and bordure of the shield embroidered in gold and silver. State Capital: Hartford Largest City: Bridgeport State Flower: Mountain laurel State Tree: White oak State Bird: American robin State Animal: Sperm whale State Nickname: Constitution State; Nutmeg State State Motto: Qui transtulit sustinet (He who transplanted still sustains) Bordering States: Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island Origin of the Name: From a Mohican/Algonquin Indian word "quonehtacut", which means "long tidal river." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Colorado State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of Colorado was adopted on June 5, 1911. It was designed by Andrew Carlisle Johnson in 1911. The white in the flag symbolizes Colorado's snowcapped mountains, the blue symbolizes clear blue skies, the red symbolizes the reddish soil, and the golden yellow represents the Sun. Precise colors of red and blue were not designated in the 1911 legislation and some controversy arose over those colors. In 1929, the General Assembly stipulated the precise colors of red and blue to be the same as the U.S. national flag. State Capital: Denver Largest City: Denver State Flower: Rocky Mountain columbine State Tree: Colorado blue spruce State Bird: lark bunting State Animal: Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep State Nickname: Centennial State State Motto: Nil sine Numine (Nothing without Providence) Bordering States: Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming Origin of the Name: The word Colorado is Spanish for the "color red," and refers to the muddy Colorado River Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 California State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of California, called the Bear Flag, was first used on June 14, 1846, but was not officially adopted until 1911. It was designed by William Todd. On June 14, 1846, a small band of settlers marched on the Mexican garrison at Sonoma and took the commandant, Mariano Vallejo, prisoner, They issued a proclamation which declared California to be a Republic, independent of Mexico. State Capital: Sacramento, California Largest City: Los Angeles State Flower: Golden poppy State Tree:California redwoods State Bird: California valley quail State Animal: Grizzly bear State Nickname: Golden State State Motto:Eureka (I have found it) Bordering States:Oregon, Nevada, Arizona Origin of the Name The name California comes from a mythical Spanish island ruled by a queen called Califia that was featured in a Spanish romance (Las Sergas de Esplandian) written by Garcia Ordonez de Montalvo in 1510. The Spanish explorers originally thought that California was an island. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
 Arkansas State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Click here to enlarge Designed by Ms. Willie K. Hocker of Wabbaseka, Arkansas and adopted in 1913, the Arkansas flag features 25 stars to show that Arkansas was the 25th state admitted to the United States. State Capital: Little Rock, Arkansas Largest City: Little Rock State Flower: Apple blossom State Tree: Pine State Bird: Mockingbird State Nickname: The Natural State State Motto: Regnat populus (The people rule) Bordering States: Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas Origin of the Name Arkansas - Arkansas is from the Quapaw (Sioux) word "acansa," which means "downstream place" or "south wind." Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Thursday, January 3, 2008
 Arizona State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Arizona's state flag was designed and adopted in 1927. It's divided into two halves. State Capital: Phoenix, Arizona Largest City: Phoenix State Flower: Saguaro cactus State Tree: Palo verde State Bird: Cactus wren State Nickname: Grand Canyon State State Motto: Ditat Deus (God enriches) Bordering States: Florida,Colorado,Nevada,New Mexico,Utah Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
 Alaska State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The Alaska state flag was designed by John Bell (Benny) Benson, a thirteen year-old in an orphanage in response to a contest sponsored by the Alaska Department of the American Legion.The flag was adopted by the Territorial Legislature in May, 1927 as Alaska's official flag.When Alaska entered the Union in 1959, the territorial flag became the state flag. The blue field represents the sky, the sea, and mountain lakes, as well as Alaska's wildflowers. Emblazoned on the flag are eight gold stars: seven in the constellation Ursa Major, or the Big Dipper. The eighth being the North Star, representing the northern most state. State Capital: Juneau, Alaska Largest City: Anchorage State Flower: Forget-me-not State Bird: Willow ptarmigan State Nickname: commonly called “The Last Frontier” or “Land of the Midnight Sun” State Motto: North to the Future Flag Day: July 9 is Alaska Flag Day Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
 Alabama State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of Alabama is called the "crimson cross of St. Andrew's,"it was first adopted in 1895, and features a red cross on a white field. It is intended to represent the Southern Cross, or Battle Flag of the Confederate States during America's Civil War. This flag can be any type of rectangle but the crimson bars must be six inches wide. State Capital: Montgomery, Alabama Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart
Pasadena , California, the 119th Rose Parade celebrated New Year 2008 in its traditional way. Among the bands, parties, floats, the Boy Scout team with 50 State Flags and 53 country flags attracted most people eyes.... more about Rose Parade 2008.
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