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The flag of the US state of North Dakota is called North Dakota's Flag.
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Why is it called the North Dakota flag?
It is called the North Dakota Flag because it represents the US state of North Dakota.
Where can you find a picture of the North Dakota flag?
See Related Links for links to pictures of the North Dakota state flag.
What is so interesting about the North Dakota state flag?
The North Dakota state flag is interesting because the flag conforms to the color, design, and size of the regimental flag that was carried by North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish-American War in 1898 and Philippine Island Insurrection in 1899 (the only difference are the words "North Dakota" on the scroll below the eagle).
How did North Dakota get its state flag?
The design of North Dakota's flag is almost an exact copy of the unit banner carried by the state's troop contingent in the Philippine-American War and was adopted as North Dakota's state flag on March 3, 1911. The thirteen stars above the eagle represent the thirteen original US states. The sun burst represents the birth of a new nation, the United States. The olive branch and the arrow's in the eagle's claws represent the power of peace and war.
What does North Dakota's state flag mean?
North Dakota's flag is the same as the regimental flag carried by the First North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection, except for the words shown on the scroll below the eagle which say "North Dakota". It was adopted by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly on March 3, 1911.
Why was North Dakota's flag chosen?
The North Dakota flag was chosen by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly because it would take the color, size and form of the regimental flag carried by the North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Island Insurrection. The only exception was that the name of the state, North Dakota, was to be displayed on the scroll below the Bald Eagle.
What is the name of the North Dakotan flag?
The name of the North Dakota flag is the North Dakota flag. There are words on the flag which say, " One nation made up of many states" and "North Dakota".
What are the colors on the North Dakota flag?
South Dakota does not have an official state color, however blue and gold are generally used because they are the main colors of the South Dakota state flag.
What are some facts about North Dakota's flag?
North Dakota's flag design is an almost exact copy of the regimental flag carried by the North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish-American War in 1898 and Philippine Island Insurrection in 1899. North Dakota's flag was adopted by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly on March 3, 1911 and legislation in 1943 brought the flag in line with the original troop banner.
When did North Dakota became a state?
North Dakota is the 39th US State. There is a caveat attached to that answer. President Benjamin Harrison signed the legislation in the blind so that hstory willl never know which of the Dakota's is the senior state. North Dakota is ranked as the 39th US State and ahead of South Dakota only on the basis of alphabetical order.
Does North Dakota have a state tree bird flag or flower?
North Dakota's state bird is the Western Meadowlark. The state flower is the Wild Prairie Rose. The state tree is the American Elm. North Dakota does not have an official state animal, however, the state fish is the Northern Pike, the Honorary State Equine is the Nokota Horse, and the state insect is the Convergent Lady Beetle (Lady Bug).
What are facts about North Dakota's flag?
North Dakota's state flag is almost an exact copy of the regimental flag of the North Dakota Infantry, which was carried in 1898 during the Spanish-American War and in 1899 during the Philippine Island Insurrection. North Dakota's flag was adopted by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly on March 3, 1911. A bill to change the state flag because it too closely resembled the Coat of Arms of the United States and was not particularly symbolic of North Dakota was introduced and defeated in 1953. An eagle is centered on a field of blue and represents authority and power. The olive branch clutched in its talons symbolize peace and the arrows symbolize military protection. Thirteen stars are above the eagle's head and represent the original 13 colonies.
