It became a state on 3 December 1818.
the old flag
The first Illinois state flag, adopted in 1913, was missing the word "State." The flag featured the state seal but did not include the word "State of Illinois," which was later added in a revised version adopted in 1970. This omission was a point of criticism, leading to the need for an updated design.
There is no true meaning to the blue on the American flag. Betsy Ross added the blue to make the stars brighter. The original flag was read and had red stars.
freedom peace
July 1st, 1970
In 1796.
hawaii! :)
the old flag
Because it was a name of somebody. It sounded good.
The Illinois state flag represents the Great Seal of Illinois.
It represents the 50 states of America. It was 1959 when the flag added a fiftieth star to the flag.
Hawaii and Alaska
Hawaii and Alaska
When ever we annexed a new state.
Yes, Illinois has a flag. In fact, every state in the union has a flag. In 1915 the Daughters of the American Revolution were instrumental in organizing a competition for the design of the state flag. Some of their members designed the winning flag bearing the state seal. The seal consists of an eagle standing on a rock with a red ribbon bearing the state motto in its mouth. A shield bearing the Stars and Stripes leans on the rock and a laurel wreath. For more information about the Illinois state flag, visit www.sycflags.com/Illinois -The Flagman <a href="http://www.sycflags.com">
to represent all states added
Illinois.