 | What is the design of the North Dakota state flag? |
| |  | The design is based on the Unit banner carried by the state's troop in the Philippine-American War |
 | What does the eagle on the North Dakota State Flag symbolize? |
| |  | In heraldry the eagle was a symbol held by men of action and ingenuity, occupied with weighty affairs. |
| |  | The eagle was intended to at once to recall the great Roman Republic and at the same time be uniquely American (the Bald Eagle being indigenous to North America). |
| |  | The American Bald eagle is depicted with its wings "displayed" which is a symbol of protection and holds a red ribbon in its beak shows its loyalty to the nation by displaying the words "E Pluribus Unum," meaning "Out of Many, One" the motto of the United States |
| |  | The eagle bears the US shield again emphasizing the loyalty of North Dakota to the nation |
| |  | The eagle's talons hold an olive branch as a symbol of peace and arrows that indicate readiness for war |
 | What does the yellow fan on the North Dakota State Flag symbolize? |
| |  | The yellow fan, in the shape of a sunburst containing an array of 13 yellow stars, represents the birth of a nation |
 | What are the colors and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry? |
| |  | The color red is a symbol of hardiness, bravery, strength & valor |
| |  | The color blue symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice |
| |  | The color white is a symbol of peace and honesty |
| |  | The American combination of red, white and blue symbolizes revolution and freedom |
| |  | 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 2:3 meaning it is 2 units tall for every 3 units wide. |
 | What is the history of the North Dakota State Flag? |
| |  | 1861: The first seal for the Dakota Territory was used from March 2, 1861, until November 2, 1889 when North and South Dakota became states. |
| |  | The design is based on the Unit banner carried by the state's troop in the 1898 conflict, the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War (1899–1902) |
| |  | The current design is the same as the regimental flag with one exception: a red scroll beneath the eagle displays the words "North Dakota.” |
 | When was the North Dakota State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| |  | The North Dakota State Flag was officially adopted November 9, 1943 |
 | The North Dakota flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |