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The grizzly bear symbolizes "great strength" while the lone star is a reference to the lone star of Texas.


Before Ca. adopted the Bear Flag in 1846, the state flag was the California Lone Star Flag, adopted in 1836. It consisted of a single red star centered on a white backdrop. It was inspired by California's first revolt against Mexican rule.

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