 | What is the design of the Nebraska state flag? |
| |  | The design is a field of blue containing a gold image of the Seal of Nebraska (the above colored picture illustrates the details of the image) |
 | What does the image on the seal symbolize? |
| |  | The gold image on the seal reflects the picture shown of the Nebraska state seal |
| |  | The seal was designed in 1867 by Isaac Wiles (a member of the House of Representatives) and this provided the inspiration for the flag which was not adopted until 1963 |
| |  | The main image depicts a smith working with a hammer and anvil. |
| |  | The other pictures portray the Nebraska landscape, the Rocky Mountains, the transportation, industries, log cabin and the lifestyle of the early colonists who lived there |
| |  | The steam railway and steamboat play a prominent position representing the importance of these early forms of transportation to the state |
 | What does the date symbolize on the outer circle of the flag seal? |
| |  | The date "March 1st, 1867" commemorates Nebraska’s admittance into the Union. |
 | What are the colors and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry? |
| |  | The color blue symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice |
| |  | The color yellow or gold is a symbol of the sun, generosity and wealth |
 | What is the shape and flag ratio? The 'Hoist' is the width and the 'Fly' is the length. |
| |  | The ratio is 3:5 meaning it is 3 units tall for every 5 units wide. |
 | Who designed the Nebraska State Flag? |
| |  | The name of the designer of the Nebraska State seal was Isaac Wiles which forms the centerpiece of the flag |
 | What is the history of the Nebraska Flag? |
| |  | The history started in the 1800's when military regiments created flags showing the seal, these became popular with the people and were unofficially recognised |
| |  | Representative J. Lloyd McMaster (1888 - 1953) introduced a bill in 1925 to designate a banner as "the Great Seal of the State charged on the center in gold and silver on a field of national blue.” |
| |  | A flag was not officially adopted until 38 years later |
 | When was the Nebraska State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| |  | It was officially adopted July 16, 1963 |
 | The Nebraska flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |