The Maine state flag was adopted in 1909 and features the state coat of arms with a pine tree, moose, sailor, and peasant. The blue background represents the US flag, and the North Star symbolizes Maine’s seafaring heritage. The state flag of Maine as it flies today was adopted on February 24, 1909. The flag […]
Maine is known as the “Pine Tree State” due to its abundant pine forests. The eastern white pine is the official state tree and symbolizes the state on the seal and flag. Maine’s heavy forestation has led to a thriving lumber industry, including paper mills. The state was once known for its shipbuilding industry and […]
“Remember the Maine” was a slogan used to build enthusiasm for a war with Spain after the battleship Maine exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, but the phrase was effective in stirring up popular sentiment and likely contributed to America’s decision to pursue war. American newspapers, owned […]
