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 […]
Nebraska’s state flag was designed in 1925 and adopted in 1963. It features the Great Seal of the State of Nebraska on a blue background, depicting scenes of agriculture, industry, trade, and expansion. Advertisers are prohibited from using the flag for promotion, and it must be flown below or to the left of the US […]
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 […]
Creating a family health history chart can help prevent serious illness. Start by talking to close family members and note illnesses and causes of death. Include important factors like smoking and ethnic origins. Review with a family physician for medical screening. A family health history chart is a type of family tree that includes information […]
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City has a planetarium, library, and 45 rooms of permanent exhibitions. It houses the largest collection of vertebrate fossils in the world, a 94-foot-long blue whale model, and scientifically correct dioramas. The museum also features the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites and a seasonal butterfly exhibit. […]
The Alabama State Capitol has been the government seat since the mid-19th century. It has undergone multiple renovations and additions, including a fire in 1847 and the addition of a Beaux Arts design in 1906. The state legislature was forced to move during renovations from 1985 to 1992 but returned afterward. Visitors can now tour […]
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 […]
The Oklahoma State Quarter, released in 2008, features the scissor-tailed flycatcher and Indian blanket. The design was chosen through a democratic process and approved by the US Department of the Treasury. It is part of the 50 States series, which began in 1997 to encourage coin collecting. The Oklahoma State Quarter dates to 2008 and […]
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 […]
The United States Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy to commemorate Columbus Day. The original pledge was simpler and did not include the phrase “under God.” The addition of these words has been controversial, and some Americans choose not to recite the pledge. Other countries have similar pledges, such as India’s […]
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 […]
The Michigan state seal was designed in 1835 by Lewis Cass and depicts a man holding a gun and a peace symbol, with an eagle above holding an olive branch and three arrows. It can only be used on 15 official documents and at government events. The state motto, Teubor, means “I will defend.” The […]
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 […]
North Carolina had an official seal since 1633, with most created under the direction of the King of England. The state seal features Liberty and Plenty, added in 1778, and was modified in 1983 to include important dates and the state motto. North Carolina is one of the original 13 colonies of the United States, […]
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 […]
