The Arkansas state seal was designed by Samuel Calhoun Roane in 1820. It features a liberty baton, shield, and the Goddess of Liberty. The design has gone through several changes, including the spelling of the state name and the number of stars. The current design is similar to the one adopted in 1864. The Latin […]
West Virginia’s state flag features the state flower, the rhododendron, and the state coat of arms, depicting a miner and a farmer standing on either side of a rock inscribed with the state’s date of statehood. The flag also includes crossed rifles and a Phrygian cap, symbolizing the state’s struggle for autonomy during the Civil […]
The Idaho state flag went through three versions before the current one was approved in 1957. The design is based on a military standard and features the state seal, representing forestry, agriculture, and mining. The Idaho state flag went through three different versions, as the first two did not quite meet the legislative requirements. The […]
The New Mexico state seal, adopted in 1913, features a bald eagle and a Mexican brown eagle, symbolizing the state’s former status as part of Mexico. The Latin motto “Crescit Eundo” is displayed on a ribbon. The design dates back to around 1860 and was modified over time. The basic design of the New Mexico […]
The New York state seal has had five variations, with the current version designed in 1882 and adopted in 1885. It incorporates the state coat of arms and symbolically expresses the state’s values, history, and industry. The design includes two female figures, Lady Liberty and Lady Justice, and the motto “Excelsior.” The New York state […]
Minnesota’s state seal has caused controversy since 1849 due to its depiction of a Sioux Indian. The first version showed a farmer and an Indian riding off into the sunset, with a misspelled Latin motto. The seal was revised several times, with the Indian rider eventually being replaced by a Caucasian rider. In the 1980s, […]
Florida’s original state seal, designed in 1865, depicted a steamboat, a cocoa tree, and a Native American woman. Revisions in 1970 made the woman more representative of the Seminole tribe and replaced cacao with the palm tree. Florida’s state symbols include the orange blossom and the manatee. The state was first explored by Juan Ponce […]
The state seal of Maine features a moose, pine tree, farmer, and sailor, with the state motto “I lead” above and “Maine” below. It has remained largely unchanged since 1820 and is used on official documents and the state flag. The state seal of Maine contains images important to the state, including the state tree, […]
The New York state flag has a complex design with symbolic images dating back hundreds of years. Its motto is “excelsior” and has not been changed since 1882. The flag features a stylized rising sun, a river landscape, and images of women representing freedom and justice. The state seal is similar to the flag and […]
The Nevada state seal was designed by Alanson W. Nightingill in 1866, incorporating symbols of the state’s resources, industry, and ideals. It features a quartz mill, a locomotive, silver-mining crew, and symbols of agriculture. The motto “All for Our Country” appears within a silver ring containing 36 stars. The design was officially adopted on February […]
Georgia has had the most state flags in the US, with seven official flags since 1879. Prior to this, no official state flag existed, and during the Civil War, Georgia flew a variety of flags. The most recent change was in 2003, returning to the original “Stars and Bars” design with the coat of arms […]
The current North Carolina state flag was adopted in 1885, replacing a design used during the Civil War. It features a red and white horizontal bar with a blue vertical bar on the left, displaying the letters NC and two dates. The original flag was similar, but with reversed colors and a white star. North […]
The Texas state seal, designed in 1836, features a five-pointed star, olive and oak branches, and has undergone few revisions. The state motto is Friendship, and the state food is chili peppers. The state seal also includes a decorative emblem depicting the six flags that have flown over the state throughout history. “Remember the Alamo” […]
Refrigerators are a relatively new invention, with early methods of cooling food including placing it in cold streams or underground cellars. The first kitchen appliance resembling a refrigerator was the icebox, developed just before the 19th century. Refrigeration technology improved over time, with the first refrigerator being developed in 1876 by Carl von Linde. Environmental […]
The Connecticut state flag was adopted in 1897, with a white rococo coat of arms featuring three vines and bordered with acorns and white oak leaves. The oak leaves and acorns symbolize strength, endurance, and age, while the three grapevines represent the three original colonies that formed Connecticut. The state motto, Qui Transtulit Sustinet, means […]
The Tennessee state flag, designed by LeRoy Reeves, features three white stars in a blue circle with white rings on a red background. The stars represent the state’s three geographic regions, and the colors symbolize loyalty to both the United States and Tennessee. The myth that the stars represent Tennessee as the third state admitted […]
The California state seal was designed by Robert S. Garnett, a US Army officer, and introduced by Caleb Lyon due to political tensions. The design incorporates symbols representing California’s history and strengths, including a grizzly bear, miner, and ships. The design was approved in 1849 and has undergone minor revisions, with the 1937 version being […]
The Washington state seal features a portrait of George Washington and the words “The Seal of the State of Washington 1889.” Originally, a more elaborate design was proposed, but jeweler Charles Talcott advised the legislature to adopt the portrait of Washington instead. In 2010, a proposal was made to replace the seal with a man […]
The Florida State Quarter was the 27th coin in the 50 State Quarters® program, released in 2004. The design features a Spanish galleon, sabal palms, and the Space Shuttle. The program aimed to honor each state with five different quarters produced each year over a 10-year period. The winning design was submitted by Ralph Butler, […]
The Massachusetts state flag used to have a green pine tree on one side, but now it has a blue and gold coat of arms on both sides. The coat of arms includes a Native American, a white star, and a motto about seeking peace through freedom. Today, the Massachusetts state flag is identical on […]
