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Pictures of State Flags for all 50 States
The content of this section of the website provides large and small pictures together with a fast, easy guide with facts about the State Flags for all 50 states of America. The 50 State Flags of America serve as symbols of regional pride, honor and heritage. The flags are displayed at state buildings and public institutions such as public schools and state parks. The State Flags are flown on national and state holidays and on any other days proclaimed by the governor. There is a strict Order of Precedence for displaying flags in the United States. The Order of Precedence for displaying US flags is flag of the United States of America, Foreign national flags, the President's flag, the US State Flags are displayed in order as they entered the Union, Territorial and Military flags of the Services in order of precedence. 50 State Flags of America
Since the establishment of the United States following the Revolutionary War of Independence with Great Britain, the number of US states has expanded from 13 to 50. Each state has their own Constitution containing a flag code in which the elements and basic design together with instructions for display of the State Flags were established by the Legislature. More than half of the 50 state flags use their state seal on their flags. Over the years, there have been a few modifications to some of the flags of the 50 states which have been described in each of the articles. |
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50 State Flags of America
The symbols, emblems, devices and colors used in the 50 State Flags all have specific meanings and symbolism. This article contains a table with a list of State Flags and pictures of all of the 50 State Flags - for facts, pictures, descriptions, history and information click a link on the menu bar. 50 State Flags - Symbolism
The colors, pictures, devices and emblems displayed on the 50 State Flags are not arbitrary, they all have a definite symbolic meaning. Each of the U.S. states have their own unique flags. The 50 State Flags of the United States of America are usually rectangular in shape, have a distinctive color and design and are used as a symbol, device or emblem of patriotism and allegiance. Flags often contain coats of arms or other devices, pictures or images used for immediate identification of each of the 50 states and often include a depiction of the state's seal. | 
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Small and Large Pictures of the 50 State Flags
Click one of the links on the menu bar to access interesting pictures, facts and info about the symbolism, devices and emblems of each one of the 50 State Flags of America. The articles in this section contain small and large pictures with history, facts and information about each of the 50 State Flags and the meaning of the symbols, emblems and devices. Big pictures and descriptions of the state history, sizes, shapes and ratios of the 50 State flags. Facts and Pictures of the 50 State Flags in alphabetical order
There are additional facts, flags and information with large pictures about each of the 50 states of America to accompany this overview list of the 50 State Flags of America in alphabetical order - just click one of the links on your left. |
List of State Flags
There are additional facts, flags and information about each of the 50 states of America to accompany the list of State Flags and nicknames - just click one of the links on your left.Facts and Pictures of the 50 State Flags in alphabetical order - Click a Picture! | | | Names of States | State Flags | The 50 State Flags in alphabetical order | | | | Maine (ME) |  | Maine - The pine tree, the sea and the land | | | | Maryland (MD) |  | Maryland - The Coat of Arms of Lord Baltimore | | | | Massachusetts (MA) |  | Massachusetts - Algonquin Native American | | | | Michigan (MI) |  | Michigan State - The elk and the moose | | | | Minnesota (MN) |  | Minnesota - The Native American Indian and the farmer | | | | Mississippi (MS) |  | Mississippi - Red, white & Blue & Confederate battle flag | | | | Missouri (MO) |  | The Grizzly bears of the state of Missouri | | | | Montana (MT) |  | Montana - the mining and agriculture industries | | | | Nebraska (NE) |  | State of Nebraska - the seal and the smith | | | | Nevada (NV) |  | Nevada - the sagebrush branches and "Battle Born". | | | | New Hampshire (NH) |  | New Hampshire features the 32 gun frigate Raleigh | | | | New Jersey (NJ) |  | State of New Jersey - the Coat of Arms | | | | New Mexico (NM) |  | State of New Mexico - the Zia Sun Symbol | | | | New York (NY) |  | New York - the Roman goddess of Justice and Lady Liberty | | | | North Carolina (NC) |  | North Carolina, "April 12, 1776" and "May 20, 1775" | | | | North Dakota (ND) |  | North Dakota - the golden fan and the eagle | | | | Ohio (OH) |  | The distinctive pennant shape of Ohio | | | | Oklahoma (OK) |  | Oklahoma and the buffalo-skin shield | | | | Oregon (OR) |  | Oregon, the elk and a covered wagon | | | | Pennsylvania (PA) |  | Pennsylvania, William Penn and the horses | | | | Rhode Island (RI) |  | The anchor of Rhode Island | | | | South Carolina (SC) |  | South Carolina, the crescent and the Palmetto tree | | | | South Dakota (SD) |  | South Dakota, the "Mount Rushmore State" | | | | Tennessee (TN) |  | Tennessee, the stars bound together by the endless circle | | | | Texas (TX) |  | Texas the Lone Star State | | | | Utah (UT) |  | State of Utah and the beehive | | | | Vermont (VT) |  | Vermont and the head of a buck (male deer) | | | | Virginia (VA) |  | Virginia and the Goddess Virtus | | | | Washington (WA) |  | George Washington the first president | | | | West Virginia (WV) |  | West Virginia, the liberty cap and the rifles | | | | Wisconsin (WI) |  | Wisconsin, the state badger, sailor and miner | | | | Wyoming (WY) |  | Wyoming and history of the buffalo | | | | Names of States | State Flags | The 50 State Flags in alphabetical order | | Facts and Pictures of the 50 State Flags in alphabetical order |
History of Flags - Difference between Flags, Pennants, Standards and Banners
There are many different names given to flags an the following pictures, facts and information provide details of their history and clarify the differences between Flags, Pennons (Pennants), Standards and Banners that were used in ancient heraldry and have evolved into the modern flags we see today.  |  |  | | Picture of a Pennon (Pennant) | Picture of a Banner | Picture of a flag (Red Ensign) |  | | Picture of a Standard |
|  | What is a Pennon or Pennant? Facts, History and Definition, an example is the Ohio state flag. A pennon is a long, narrow streamer that was originally borne upon a lance. A pennon is now referred to as a pennant. A Pennant is long, tapering, usually triangular flag, that is most often used on ships at sea | | What is a Standard? The ancient Standard is a long, tapering flag bearing heraldic devices - Facts, History and Definition. | | What is a Banner? Facts, History and Definition. A Banner is a piece of cloth, usually oblong, attached to a staff and used as a standard | | What is a Flag? Facts, History and Definition of the 50 state flags flown in America. A Flag is a piece of cloth, usually rectangular, of distinctive color and design, used as a symbol, standard or emblem. | | The following pictures provides illustrations and names of many of the different designs and types of styles depicted on the 50 State flags. | 
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