On Aug. 21, 1959 — 65 years ago Wednesday — a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean —Hawaii, a U.S. territory since 1898 — became the 50th state and the only state that’s not part of the ...

Hawaii's nickname comes from the Hawaiian ... It also appears on Louisiana's flag, state seal, and in professional sports teams — hello, New Orleans Pelicans. As of 2021, Maine had over 17 ...

Those Minnesotans with ideas about a new state flag and state seal design can submit proposals to the State Emblems Redesign Commission at its web site at mnhs.org ...

More than 2,600 designs for a new state flag and seal are now available for viewing. The state flag designs can be seen at serc.mnhs.org/flags. And, the seal designs ...

Question 5 on the November ballot will give voters a chance to decide whether the original 1901 Maine state flag should ...

Both flag and seal have been redesigned by the State Emblems Redesign Commission, established earlier this year and appointed by a variety of state officials. A slate of six basic design templates, ...

The grizzly bear is California’s state animal and the centerpiece of its flag and seal — but a grizzly hasn’t roamed the wilds of the Golden State since 1924. It’s time to bring the state flag back to ...

1969, when the word “Illinois” was added to the design. The flag also contains the state’s seal, featuring a bald eagle holding a banner that reads “State Sovereignty, National Union ...

The University of Hawaii seized control late to eke out a 35-14 season-opening win over Delaware State at the Clarence ... a yard out with 3:44 remaining to seal the game. Schager completed ...

Reproductions of the State Seal or prior state flags, however, are permitted. Submissions from outside the United States have to be made by regular mail. Who will decide whether to change or keep ...