Alaska’s flag has eight gold stars on a background of dark blue; the stars form the shape of the Big Dipper and the North Star.

Arizona’s state flag is unlike a lot of other states in that it does not contain a state seal; instead, the 13 rays of red and gold represent the conquistador’s colors and the flag of Spain.

This Arkansas state flag has a red background with a blue-bordered white diamond. The symbolism behind this design is quite complex.

Often called the Bear Flag, California’s state flag consists of a white field with a red stripe at the bottom. In the top left corner is a red 5-point star...

This Centennial State’s flag consists of three horizontal stripes – the top and bottom stripes are blue and the middle stripe is white. There

Connecticut’s flag consists of an azure blue background with a white shield in the center; the banner under the shield translates to “He who transplanted, sustains,” which is the state motto.

Adopted in 1913, Delaware’s flag has a colonial blue field that imitates the color of George Washington’s uniform. Delaware’s coat of arms is inside the buff-colored diamond;

In 1900, popular referendum approved this Florida state flag. The Florida state flag has a white field with a red saltire (diagonal cross);

Adopted in 2003, this flag attempts to combine elements from all of Georgia’s previous flags. The flag flown over Georgia between 1956 and 2001 generated much controversy,

Hawaii is the only US state flag to feature the Union Jack. The flag of the United Kingdom is displayed in the canon in the top right corner.

The state flag of Idaho has a navy blue background with the state seal in the middle; below the seal “State of Idaho” is written. In the seal are a miner and a woman which represent equality.

Designed in 1912 by Lucy Derwent, the state flag of Illinois depicts Illinois’ state seal with the motto, “State Sovereignty, National union.”

A contest in 1916 by the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution designed this Indiana state flag. The winning entry was created by Mooresville’s Paul Hadley,

The state flag of Iowa consists of three vertical stripes (blue, white and red) with a bald eagle in the center; the eagle is holding a ribbon in its mouth that says, “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.”

The Kansas flag has the state seal in the center with a sunflower above it. Although the flag was adopted in 1927, the name of the state was added in 1961.

Adopted in 1918, this Kentucky flag was finalized in 1928; the flag consists of the state seal on a navy background with the words “Commonwealth of Kentucky” written above and the state flower, the goldenrod, below the seal.

Since 1861, this Louisiana state flag has been flown (although the pelican design was changed slightly in 2006). The pelican depicted here is wounding herself to feed her young (also called a “pelican in her piety”) and is the same pelican that is used...

The Maine state flag of the “Pine Tree State” features Maine’s coat of arms on a blue background. The background is made with the same blue as the US flag.

Maryland’s colony was originally founded by Cecil Calvert and this is why the Calvert family black and gold coat of arms is on the flag.

Until 1908, Massachusetts had no official state flag; currently the flag is a white field with the state coat of arms in the middle. The shield itself depicts a Native American with his arrow pointing downward to signify peace.

Michigan’s flag depicts their state coat of arms on a dark blue background. There are three motto’s listed on the flag; the first on the red ribbon says, “out of many, one.”

The North Star State’s flag is charged with the state seal on a medium blue background. The current flag was adopted in 1957, although the state seal was modified in 1983.

The Mississippi state flag takes part of the Confederate’s Stars and Bars Flag and Confederate Battle Flag. The upper quarter of the flag echoes the Confederate Battle Flag while the three horizontal blue, white and red stripes

Designed and adopted in 1913, the Missouri state flag consists of a red, a white and a blue horizontal stripe. The three stripes represent valor, purity, vigilance and justice;

Montana’s state seal is centered on this Treasure State’s flag. The ribbon on the seal reads, “Gold and Silver.” The current flag was adopted in 1905 (although the word “Montana” was added in 1981 and the font was changed in 1985).

Nebraska was one of the last states to adopt an official state flag; although it was designed in 1925, the official designation of the design did not take place until 1963.

Nevada was admitted to the Union in 1864; to symbolize that they became part of the US during the Civil War, the words “Battle Born” are written above the star in the upper left hand corner of the flag.

New Hampshire’s flag, adopted in 1909, has a dark blue field with the state seal in the center. Inside is the USS Raleigh, a warship built in Portsmouth in 1776.

The New Jersey state flag has a buff colored background. Before 1780, this color was only reserved for the uniform of Continental Generals and George Washington

In 1920, the Daughters for the American Revolution held a contest; the winner was Dr. Harry Mera, who designed today’s New Mexican flag. The yellow and red recognize the Habsburg family, whose conquistadors explored New Mexico’s territory.

New York’s flag consists of their state coat of arms centered on a blue background. On the left is Lady Liberty, her left foot suspended over a crown which represents Great Britain.

The original state flag was adopted in 1861; the North Carolina flag of today, however, replaced this flag in 1885. The flag has a blue union and two horizontal stripes (one red and the other white).

North Dakota’s flag is almost a replica of the flag carried by the state’s troop contingent during the Philippine-American War in the early 1900s. Adopted in 1911, the flag’s field is blue and the banner under the bald eagle reads, “North Dakota.”

Called a burgee or swallowtail design, Ohio’s flag is the only state flag that is a tapering pennant. Ohio’s flag was designed by John Eisemann and adopted in 1902.

Oklahoma‘s state flag is has a sky blue field with a traditional Osage Nation shield. There are two emblems of peace on the buffalo-skin shield; the peace pipe represents Native Americans and the olive branch represents European Americans.

Oregon is the only US state to have a two sided flag! Both sides are navy blue but one side has the state seal and the other side a beaver (the state animal).

Pennsylvania’s flag has a blue field with the state coat of arms in the center. Although it was originally authorized by the state in 1799, the current design wasn’t adopted by law until 1907.

This “Little Rhody” state flag has a white field with a gold anchor in the center. Thirteen gold stars surround the anchor because of the 13 original colonies as well as Rhode Island’s status as the 13th state to ratify the Constitution.

Much like other state flags, South Carolina’s flag has a navy blue field. But there is some question to the meaning of the crescent moon in the upper right corner. Some

The South Dakota state flag has a sky blue background with a modification of the state seal in the center. Gold triangles surround the seal, representing the sun’s rays.

Tennessee’s flag has a red field with a strip of blue on the fly end; in the center is a circle with three white stars inside. Designed by Colonel LeRoy Reeves, the flag was adopted in 1905.

Known as the “Lone Star Flag,” the Texas state flag was adopted in 1839. The red stands for bravery, blue represents loyalty and the white stands for purity. The colors of the flag are the same used in the US flag.

Utah’s flag consists of the state seal surrounded by a gold ring on a field of navy blue. The beehive in the seal is a traditional Mormon symbol; the motto “Industry” stands for progress.

The current Vermont flag was adopted on 1923. It has a blue field with the state coat of arms in the center. The banner on the bottom reads, “Vermont, Freedom and Unity.”

The state flag of Virginia has the state seal in the center with a blue background. This version was adopted in 1861. The motto written at the bottom of the seal means, “Thus Always to Tyrants” and...

Washington’s flag consists of the state seal surrounded by a green field. The seal has an image of the President George Washington on it. The flag was adopted in 1923 and is the only state flag with a green background or a picture of a president.

West Virginia’s flag has the state seal in the center on a white field, with a boarder of navy blue. The seal has “State of West Virginia” written above it and the motto, “Montani, Semper, Liberi” written below (meaning “Mountaineers are Always Free”).

The Wisconsin state flag is charged with the state seal on a navy blue background. The words Wisconsin and 1848 are above and below the seal, respectively. The year 1848 was when Wisconsin was admitted to the Union.

Fittingly, Wyoming’s flag has an American Bison in the center (as the state’s nickname is the “Buffalo State”). The white bison is charged in a field of blue; the boarder of the flag is white and red.

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