Maroon 1- Your state flag's meaning by John Raby https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph Please post your state, a picture of the flag, and the meaning/symbolism behind it. en-us 2016-12-05 17:40:17 UTC 2024-01-05 04:49:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Zachary https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141996916 The Colorado flag was adopted in 1911, he white on the flag represents colorados mountains, the blue represents the blue sky's, the red represents the reddish soil, and the golden yellow represents the sun.]]> 2016-12-06 13:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141996916 Idaho amanda_bogardus20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141997719 The Idaho state flag shows a miner and a women representing equality, liberty and justice. The symbols on the seal represent natural resources of wildlife, mines, farmland, and forests. The writing says great state of Idaho, and it translates to it is forever. It also says state of Idaho farther down on the flag. SOB]]> 2016-12-06 13:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141997719 McKenna Picard https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141998610 Washington state: It consists the state seal in the middle of the dark green background for "evergreen state". George Washingtn in the seal is there because Washington is the only state named after a U.S. president, and he was the first president.
Rating:F+]]> 2016-12-06 13:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141998610 Colby l https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141999626 The flag of Arizona consists of 13 rays of red and weld-yellow on the top half, the colors of the flag of Spain, representing the 13 original states. The red and yellow also symbolize Arizona's picturesque sunsets. The copper star represents the copper mining industry in Arizona.

]]> 2016-12-06 13:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141999626 sara_mccallum20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141999725 The Florida flag represents sunshine, flowers, palm trees, rivers and lakes. The seal in the middle of the flag represents the sun. ]]> 2016-12-06 13:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141999725 Missouri nicole_henry20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141999876 The red white and blue represents valor, purity, respectively. Also reflects on the French influence on the state in the early years. The 24 stars on the seal represents Missouri being the 24th state in the union. The words on the seal are in Latin and mean Let the good of the people be the supreme law" or "The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law. The bear represents strength and bravery; a crescent moon represents the newness of statehood and the potential for growths]]> 2016-12-06 13:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/141999876 Joey joseph_johnson20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000028 The flag of Louisiana (French: Drapeau de la Louisiane) consists of a heraldic charge called a "pelican in her piety," representing a mother pelican wounding her breast to feed her young from the blood. ... On the flag it is depicted above a ribbon with the state motto: "Union, Justice, and Confidence."]]> 2016-12-06 13:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000028 Nash Davies https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000507 The eight stripes represent the eight inhabited Islands. Also the Brithish Union Jack in the top left represents the historical relationship between Great Britian and Hawaii ]]> 2016-12-06 13:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000507 McKenna Picard https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000542 2016-12-06 13:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000542 Alyssa alyssa_doughty20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000559 The blue backround of Virginia represents their seals. The two peoplein  the middle of the circle are representing the saying right below you. They are both dressed as warriors. It was establishd in 1776]]> 2016-12-06 13:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000559 Fayth https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000620 Centered on the red field was a white five pointed star. Above the star, in a semi-circular mold, was the date May 20, 1775 representing the much questioned "Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence." Below the star was the date, May 20, 1861 representing the date of North Carolina's secession from the union.]]> 2016-12-06 13:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000620 Oklahoma grace_nadeau20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000630 The Oklahoma state flag honors more than 60 groups of Native Americans and their ancestors. The blue field comes from a flag carried by Choctaw soldiers during the civil war. The center shield is the battle shield of an Osage warrior. It is made of buffalo hide and decorated with eagle feathers.]]> 2016-12-06 13:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000630 Alaska brooke_meserve20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000655 The blue field represents the sky, the sea, and mountain lakes, as well as Alaska's wildflowers. Emblazoned on the flag are eight gold stars: seven from the constellation Ursa Major, or the Big Dipper. The eighth being the North Star, representing the northern most state.]]> 2016-12-06 13:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000655 Peyt peyton_townsend20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000777 Nebraska's state motto is on the flag: "Equality before the Law." It has March 1st 1867, which is when Nebraska became a state. It also has trees and fields that represent agriculture. ]]> 2016-12-06 13:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000777 Peyton peyton_townsend20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000778 2016-12-06 13:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000778 kobe_gaudette20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000805 Nevada
The Battle Born commemorates the fact that Nevada became a state during the American Civil War.


]]> 2016-12-06 13:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000805 Travis belanger travis_belanger20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000934 The Mississippi flag has a symbol for the confederate flag explaining he red is the union and the stars are suppose to mean the original 13 states of the union and the three bars of red white and blue symbolize the three different battle grounds blue being top white being middle and red being bottom ]]> 2016-12-06 13:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142000934 alyanna_beaudoin20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001003 The eagle is holding a banner in its beak which reads "STATE," "SOVEREIGNTY," "NATIONAL," and "UNION." The word sovereignty is upside down. The rock has the dates 1818 and 1868 written on it; 1818 refers to the year Illinois became a state and 1868 refers to the date the state seal was redesigned.]]> 2016-12-06 13:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001003 Christina https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001188 South Dakota:
Image -- state seal representing mining industry, agriculture, Missouri River 
Yellow triangles -- the sun's rays
Lettering -- nickname of state]]> 2016-12-06 13:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001188 Jesse https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001194 A bald eagle, the national bird of the United States, symbolizes protection in peace and war. The sego lily, the state flower of Utah, represents peace. The state motto "Industry" and the beehive represent progress and hard work. The U.S. flags show Utah's support and commitment to the United States.]]> 2016-12-06 13:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001194 Lily https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001221 Three dates are woven into the wreath: 1858, the year Minnesota became a state; 1819, the year Fort Snelling was established; and 1893, the year the official flag was adopted.]]> 2016-12-06 13:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001221 Alexis https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001259 A banner below the shield shows the motto Excelsior, a Latin word meaning "higher", "superior", "lordly", commonly translated as "Ever Upward." The shield is surmounted by a crest consisting of an eagle surmounting a world globe. The flag of the state of New York is the coat of arms on a solid blue background.]]> 2016-12-06 13:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001259 alexis_stone20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001321 The New Hampshire flag has its seal on it. New Hampshire's state seal depicts the frigate USS Raleigh and is surrounded by a laurel wreath with nine stars. The Raleigh is one of the first 13 warships sponsored by the Continental Congress for a new American navy, built in 1776, at Portsmouth. The seal is surrounded by a laurel wreath.]]> 2016-12-06 13:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001321 Amelia https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001407 South Carolina is a pretty good flag, the meaning behind it is after someof  the first war flags and the palm tree represents the East coast.]]> 2016-12-06 13:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001407 Markas https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001860 Massachusetts State Flag. On a white field is a blue shield emblazoned with the image of a Native American, Massachuset. ... The white star represents Massachusetts as one of the original thirteen states. Around the shield is a blue ribbon with the motto: " By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace Only Under Liberty".]]> 2016-12-06 13:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001860 peyton_townsend20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001988 2016-12-06 13:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142001988 evan_elie20 https://padlet.com/john_raby/9zjs1e3e8zph/wish/142002137
The stars are for the original 13 states. 
The script in Latin says "out of many, one " 


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