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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Missouri

    Flag of Missouri - Wikipedia

    • The flag of Missouri, often referred to as the Missouri flag, is the state flag of the U.S. state of Missouri. It consists of a triband of three equal horizontal stripes colored red, white, and blue, with the arms from the Great Seal of Missouri in the center. Designed by Mary Elizabeth Oliver, the red and white stripes represent valor and purity, respectively. The blue stripe rep… See more

    UseState flag
    Proportion5:6
    AdoptedJune 5, 1861
    RelinquishedMay 11, 1865
    History

    The design of the state flag has been modified officially once since 1861. The current version is the longest-used and has been in use since March 22, 1913; 111 years ago (See infobox).
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    Design

    The flag is a tricolor consisting of three horizontal stripes of red, white and blue which resembles the flag of the Netherlands. These represent valor, purity, vigilance, and justice. The colors also reflect the state's hist… See more

    Flag of Missouri - State Symbols USA
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  1. Horizontal tricolor of red, white, and blue
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    A horizontal tricolor of red, white, and blue, with the arms from the Great Seal of Missouri centered on the three bands. The Seal is bordered by a wide band of blue with 24 white stars. [a] Designed by Marie Elizabeth Oliver The flag of Missouri, often referred to as the Missouri flag, is the state flag of the U.S. state of Missouri.

    Flag of Missouri - Wikipedia

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    The Missouri state flag is a horizontal tricolor of red, white, and blue. At the center, the state coat of arms is charged, surrounded by a circular band of blue emblazoned with 24 white five-pointed stars.

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    Where is the Missouri state flag located?
    Missouri state flag; public domain image on Wikipedia. The Missouri state flag was officially approved in 1913. The original flag (designed and created by Marie Elizabeth Oliver) is on display at the Secretary of State's office in Jefferson City, Missouri. All State Flags

    Flag of Missouri - State Symbols USA

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    What does the Missouri state flag mean?
    The background of the flag has stripes of red-white-blue referring both to the United States and to the short-lived Confederate States of America, each of which recognized a separate Missouri state government during the Civil War (1861–65). The state flag was created in 1909 and was adopted on March 22, 1913.

    Flag of Missouri | Meaning, Colors & History | Britannica

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    What color is the Missouri flag?
    The Seal is bordered by a wide band of blue with 24 white stars. [a] The flag of Missouri, often referred to as the Missouri flag, is the state flag of the U.S. state of Missouri. It consists of a triband of three equal horizontal stripes colored red, white, and blue, with the arms from the Great Seal of Missouri in the center.

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    When was the Missouri state flag created?
    The Missouri state flag was officially approved in 1913. The original flag (designed and created by Marie Elizabeth Oliver) is on display at the Secretary of State's office in Jefferson City, Missouri. All State Flags The stripes on the flag are symbols for bravery (red stripe), purity (white stripe), and justice (blue stripe).

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    Why is Missouri a blue state flag?
    The blue stripe represents the permanency, vigilance, and justice of the state. The three colors also highlight the French influence on the state in its early years. The Missouri flag was established on March 22, 1913, when governor Elliot Woolfolk Major signed the State flag act making it official.

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    How long did Missouri go without a state flag?
    This article originally appeared in our June 2019 edition. After entering the Union in 1821, Missouri went nearly an entire century without a state flag. The Missouri state flag was finally designed by Ray County native Marie Watkins Oliver.

    The History of Missouri's Flag - Missouri Life Magazine

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  3. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-Missouri

    Flag of Missouri | Meaning, Colors & History | Britannica

  4. State Symbols USA
    https://statesymbolsusa.org/.../flag-missouri

    Flag of Missouri - State Symbols USA

  5. Missouri Life Magazine
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    The History of Missouri's Flag - Missouri Life Magazine

    Learn how Marie Watkins Oliver designed the state flag in 1913, and why it features grizzly bears that never lived in Missouri. Discover the stories of Hugh Glass and Jedediah Smith, two mountain men who faced grizzlies in the …

  6. Missouri Secretary of State
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/symbol/flag

    Missouri State Flag - Missouri Secretary of State

  7. Missouri Secretary of State
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/Kids/history/flag

    The Missouri State Flag Kids - Missouri Secretary of State

  8. Symbol Genie
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    Flag Of Missouri: Symbolism And History - Symbol Genie

    Jul 29, 2023 · Learn about the design, meaning, and history of the flag of Missouri, the Show-Me State. Find out how to properly display the flag and show your respect for its values and heritage.

  9. Flagpedia.net
    https://flagpedia.net/us-states/missouri

    Flag of Missouri - Flagpedia.net

  10. 50states.com
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    Missouri State Flag – 50states

    Learn about the origin, meaning and features of the Missouri state flag, adopted in 1913. The flag has a red, white and blue field with the state seal, a motto and two grizzly bears.

  11. theflags.org
    https://theflags.org/us-states/missouri

    Missouri - TheFlags.org