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North America

USA: State flags
The date when each state joined the Union is shown below the state name.

SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA
1788 1889

The flag was adopted in 1861 at the very The flag of South Dakota was adopted in 1963
start of the Civil War, but contains n the basis of previous models and had the
emblems used during the War of ormer motto “The Sunshine State” around
Independence and also used in the state he seal. This was changed to “The Mount
arms. The central palmetto is the state tree. Rushmore State” in 1992.

TENNESSEE TEXAS
1796 1845

The three stars are for the three The flag copies the colors of the Stars and
geographical divisions of the state, tripes, but with only one star, which dates
whilst its general appearance recalls ack to one on the plain blue flag of the
the Battle Flag or Southern Cross. Republic of Texas. It was adopted in 1839
The flag was adopted in 1905. nd retained after Texas joined the Union.

UTAH VERMONT
1896 1791

The beehive in the flag recalls the emblem The arms, including the Lone Pine emblem,
of the Mormon state of Deseret, located in ate back to when Vermont was independent
Utah and the date recalls their settlement rom 1777–91. The present flag, based on
of the region. The present flag dates from he former militia flag, was adopted in 1923.
1911, and uses the seal adopted in 1896. The state name appears on a scroll.

VIRGINIA WASHINGTON
1788 1889

The state arms was adopted in 1776. The Washington is known as “The Evergreen
seal, showing Liberty Triumphing over tate” and this is reflected by its flag. It is the
Tyranny, was placed on the flag in 1861 nly state with a green flag. The seal dates
at the start of the Civil War. The design rom 1889 and was placed on the
has been used ever since. ag in 1923.

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