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The flag of the state of Illinois bearing the central elements of the seal on a white field was adopted in 1915, and the word Illinois was added to the flag in 1970. In a 2001 survey by the North American Vexillological Association, the flag of Illinois was ranked 49th out of 72 different flags of states and territories, mainly in the US and ...
"State sovereignty, national union" 5 ILCS 460/5 [notes 2] 1818 [6] Nickname "The Prairie State" Traditional [3] Pet: Shelter dogs and shelter cats: 5 ILCS 460/47 2017 [1] Pie: Pumpkin pie: 5 ILCS 460/100 2016 [1] Prairie grass: Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) 5 ILCS 460/55 1989 [3] Reptile: Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) 5 ILCS 460/90 ...
Map showing the flags of the 50 states of the United States, its five territories, and the capital district, Washington, D.C.. The flags of the U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles.
(An eagle gripping in its beak a banner with the words “state,” “sovereignty,” “national,” and “union,” the word “Illinois” underneath, and all depicted on a white background.
The flag was sent to Iowa troops for designation but would not be officially adopted as the state flag for nearly four more years. Iowa governor William Lloyd Harding formally accepted the flag on behalf of the state on March 19, 1918, [5] but legislative action on adoption failed in February 1919. [6]
Illinois’ first flag with the state seal was approved in 1915. Several changes have since been made. The most recent version has been around since 1970 and features the state seal of an eagle ...
Flags of Illinois (1 C, 2 P, 2 F) S. Official seals of places in Illinois (4 C, 106 F) W. ... List of Illinois state symbols; A. Andropogon gerardi; Asclepias; B ...
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