Denmark is a progressive nation with strong ties to the past, including the oldest monarchy in Europe and the oldest continuously used national flag in the world. Forbes ranked Denmark as the third happiest country in the world and Copenhagen is known for its urban beaches. Walt Disney drew inspiration from Tivoli Gardens in Denmark […]
The Kansas state flag features a coat of arms and state seal, with symbols representing the state’s history and identity. It was adopted in 1927 and has remained largely unchanged, with the state name added in 1963. The seal, created in 1861, includes 34 stars, a rising sun, a farmer, a steamboat, prairie schooners, and […]
In 1927, 13-year-old orphan boy Benny Benson won a contest to design the Alaska state flag, inspired by the Big Dipper, North Star, and forget-me-nots. The blue background symbolizes the sky and forget-me-nots, while the gold stars represent wealth. Benson received $1,000 and a gold watch for his design, which he later donated to a […]
The Michigan state flag features a blue background with a coat of arms representing the state’s landscape, wildlife, and history. The flag includes mottos such as “E Pluribus Unum” and “Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice”. The coat of arms shares similarities with the Hudson Bay Trading Company. The flag was enshrined in Michigan state law […]
South Dakota has had three official state flags, with the first design being too expensive to maintain. Each version incorporates the state seal, designed before statehood. The 1909 flag had a bright sun on one side and the seal on the other, while the 1963 design combined both symbols on one side. In 1992, the […]
The Montana state flag features a blue background with the state seal, farm equipment, the Missouri River, and the motto “Oro y plata” representing the state’s mining history. It was first recognized in 1905 and underwent changes in 1981 and 1985 to include the state name and a uniform look. The flag was originally used […]
New Mexico held a contest to create a new state flag, resulting in the adoption of a yellow flag with a red symbol of the Zia people. The previous flag had the state name on a blue background with the state seal. The winning design by Harry Mera included the sun symbol, which represents the […]
Vermont has had three versions of its state flag since becoming part of the Union in 1791. The first two resembled the US flag, but the final version, adopted in 1923, features the Vermont coat of arms on a blue background. There are three versions of the Vermont state flag, the first since Vermont became […]
Indiana’s state flag, adopted in 1917, features a blue background with a yellow torch and 19 stars. The torch represents freedom and enlightenment, while the stars represent the original 13 colonies and the 14th-18th states to join the Union. The flag was designed by Paul Hadley and was originally called a banner until it was […]
Minnesota adopted a state seal in 1861 but didn’t have a state flag until 1893 when a design contest was held. The winning design used the state seal as the central emblem and included blue and white colors. The seal shows a farmer, a Native American, and the North Star. The flag received a Gold […]
A flag hinge is a metal hardware used to allow directional movement of doors or equipment. It consists of male and female ends with plates and pins, and can be fixed to different materials. The design allows for easy removal of doors and comes in various sizes for different weight capacities. A flag hinge is […]
Oregon’s state flag is unique because it has a different design on each side. One side has a gold shield and stars, while the other depicts a beaver. Oregon became a state on Valentine’s Day in 1859 and produces 99% of US hazelnuts. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the US. What is unusual […]
The Pennsylvania state flag features the state coat of arms, representing the Penn family and the state’s industries, resources, ideals, and loyalty to the USA. The flag’s design has remained largely the same since 1799, with minor changes in legislation regulating its size and color. The coat of arms was also used on state currency […]
Robert Heft, a high school student from Ohio, designed the 50-star American flag in the 1950s and received an A grade after it was accepted by Congress. He also designed a 51-star flag in case Puerto Rico joins the Union. Heft passed away in 2009. Most Americans know the story of Betsy Ross, who allegedly […]
Delaware, one of the original 13 US states located on the Atlantic Ocean, has a state flag modeled after its seal, which features symbols representing the state’s contributions to the formation of the United States. The seal includes three important dates in Delaware history, and the flag recognizes each county’s importance. Adopted in 1913, the […]
Louisiana’s state flag features a pelican feeding its young with its own flesh and blood, symbolizing altruism and compassion. The state has had various flags throughout its history, including during its time as a Spanish and French colony, and as part of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. The state flag of […]
Hawaii was a British protectorate in the 18th century, but King Kamehameha united the islands and had both British and American flags flown. He later created a hybrid flag, which resembles both the Union Jack and the flag of the British East India Company. In the early 18th century, Hawaii was technically a kingdom. The […]
The Arkansas state flag was designed in 1913 by Willie Hocker, featuring a white diamond on a red background with blue stars. The design was later changed to include the state name and an additional blue star to represent Arkansas’ time in the Confederate States of America. The colors red, white, and blue symbolize the […]
Mississippi’s state flag has a complex history, including secession from the Union, Reconstruction, and a recent vote to change the design. The original flag featured a magnolia tree and a red bar, while later versions included a Confederate battle flag. In 2001, a vote was held to change the design, but the majority chose to […]
New Jersey’s flag features “buff” and “Jersey blue” colors chosen by George Washington for the state’s Revolutionary War troops. The state seal on the flag includes symbols representing its history, including a horse, the official state animal. Other state symbols include the blueberry, violet, goldfinch, brook trout, and conch. New Jersey takes pride in its […]
