State Flags

Each of the 50 states that make up the United States has their own state flag. While they are all united under the American Flag, the individual flags represent their own ideals as well as freedom and individual rights. Every state also has a song, state bird, and state flower. Each state has a unique design.

Alabama and Florida have very similar state flags. Both are white with a big red X across it. Florida’s also has an emblem in the middle while Alabama’s is white. Georgia, Mississippi, Hawaii, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas all have flags that are a variation of the America flag. The colors are a combination of red, white, and blue. Several of them have stripes as well.

Alaska and Indiana have state flags with a blue background and yellow stars. Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland,

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Antioch Soldier
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. John D. Aragon of Antioch, CA:<br /><a href="http://www.fivestarflags.com/vox/archives/699-guid.html#extended">Continue reading "Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Antioch Soldier"</a>
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Escondido Soldier
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Cody R. Legg, of Escondido, CA:<br /><a href="http://www.fivestarflags.com/vox/archives/698-guid.html#extended">Continue reading "Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Escondido Soldier"</a>
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Los Angeles Soldier: Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez, of Los Angeles, CA:<br /><a href="http://www.fivestarflags.com/vox/archives/697-guid.html#extended">Continue reading "Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Los Angeles Soldier: Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez"</a>
Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Tuesday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, in honor of Army 1st Sergeant Aaron D. Jagger, of Hillsdale, who died August 9 while on active duty in Iraq.  Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, August 23.<br /><a href="http://www.fivestarflags.com/vox/archives/692-guid.html#extended">Continue reading "Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Tuesday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq"</a>


Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin all have a state emblem on their flag. As you can tell by the number of states listed here, this is the most common symbol on a state flag.

A few states have animals on their flags. The animals represent strength, power, and freedom, in addition to the colors of the flag. These states include California, Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Wyoming.

Regardless of the selection of the design on their state flag, each state in the United States takes pride in their own flag, as well as the American flag. I think the fact that each state is allowed to have such a state to display next to the American shows that the United States truly is a democracy and freedom of speech is a reality here.


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