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The flag of the U.S. state of Georgia bears three horizontal stripes (a red-white-red triband) and features a blue canton containing a ring of 13 white stars that encircle the state's gold-colored coat of arms. The ring of stars that encompass the state's coat of arms represents Georgia as one of the original Thirteen Colonies. [2]
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.
A 2000 report by the Georgia State Senate found the introduction of the 1956 flag to be a symbol of racist protest against desegregation. [3] Roy Barnes responded to calls for a new flag in 2001 by encouraging legislation on the matter. [4] The flag that was approved was originally designed around the time of the 1992 dispute by Cecil Alexander ...
State Pre-1800s 1800s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Current State Alabama / 1861 1865 1895 Alabama: Alaska: 1927 Alaska: Arizona: 1917 Arizona: Arkansas: 1913 1923 1924 2011 Arkansas: California: 1911 California: Colorado: 1907 1911 1964 Colorado ...
The history of Georgia in the United States of America spans pre-Columbian time to the present-day U.S. state of Georgia. The area was inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years. A modest Spanish presence was established in the late 16th century, mostly centered on Catholic missions. The Spanish had largely withdrawn from the ...
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In February of 1956 Governor Griffin with a loyal legislative session signed a bill approving the change of the Georgia Flag by adding a confederate flag on it. [24] In July 1956, the Louisiana state legislature passed Act 579, known as the Athletic Events Bill, which prohibited interracial sports competitions.
References: Color Association of the United States (Formerly Textile Color Card Association of New York, Inc.): Blue: Yale Blue, cable number 70086, Standard Color Card of America, 9th edition. Gold: Golden Yellow, cable number 65001, United States Army Card of Official Colors for Arms and Services. ISCC–NBS system: Yale Blue: Deep purplish blue.