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The state of Alaska has numerous symbols found in the Alaska Statutes. [1] Insignia ... Flower: Forget-me-not: 1917 Tree: Sitka spruce: 1962 Fauna. Type Symbol Year
(state flower) Cornus florida: 1941 [46] Carolina lily (state wildflower) Lilium michauxii: 2003 [47] [48] North Dakota: Wild prairie rose: Rosa blanda or arkansana: 1907 [49] Northern Mariana Islands: Flores mayo: Plumeria: 1979 [4] Ohio: Scarlet carnation (state flower) Dianthus caryophyllus: 1953 [50] Large white trillium (state wild flower ...
The flower is also the symbol for the Armenian genocide's 100th anniversary. The design of the flower is a black dot symbolising the past, and the suffering of Armenian people. The light purple appendages symbolise the present, and unity of Armenians. The five purple petals symbolise the future, and the five continents to which Armenians escaped.
Russia sold Alaska to the United States in 1867 for $7.2 million, and 92 years later, it became the 49th state.
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.
U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition.Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.
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State federal district or territory Common name Scientific name Image Year Alabama: Longleaf pine: Pinus palustris: 1949 clarified 1997 [1] Alaska: Sitka spruce: Picea sitchensis: 1962 [2] [3] American Samoa: None [4] Arizona: Blue palo verde: Parkinsonia florida: 1954 [5] [6] Arkansas: Loblolly pine: Pinus taeda: 1939 [7] California: Coast ...