Flag of Georgia | History, Design & Meaning | Britannica
WEBJan 24, 2001 · State flag of Georgia, U.S., from July 1, 1956, to January 31, 2001. On July 1, 1956, a distinctive new flag was adopted. It retained the seal and blue stripe at the hoist, but the Confederate Battle Flag was substituted for the three horizontal stripes.
Flag of Georgia (U.S. state) - Wikipedia
WEBThe flag of Georgia is the flag of the U.S. state of Georgia. Its current iteration was adopted on February 19, 2003. The flag 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.
State Flags of Georgia - New Georgia Encyclopedia
WEBJul 26, 2004 · The 1879 state flag, considered the first official state flag, was based on the first national flag of the Confederacy (the "Stars and Bars"). The blue canton of the Stars and Bars extended the full width of the state flag, and even though the stars were removed, the derivation of the flag was obvious.
State Flag, 1879-1902 - New Georgia Encyclopedia
WEBThe 1879 state flag, considered the first official state flag, was based on the first national flag of the Confederacy (the "Stars and Bars"). The blue canton of the Stars and Bars extended the full width of the state flag, and even though the stars were removed, the derivation of the flag was obvious. Image from Wikimedia.
A history of Georgia’s state flag: Things to know
WEBOct 23, 2018 · Georgia’s official state flag is actually the third flag design to fly over the state Capitol in Atlanta since 2001, when the Georgia flag bearing the Confederate battle emblem was...
The Georgia Chronicles: The Saga of The Georgia State Flag
WEBJul 2, 2024 · The first official state flag was adopted in 1879, nearly a century after Georgia joined the Union. This flag, designed by Senator Herman H. Perry, was a simple design featuring three horizontal stripes—red, white, and red—similar to the Stars and Bars of the Confederate States of America.
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WEBIntroduction. The original Georgia state flag consisted of the state Coat of Arms centered on a plain field, hence, it is also referred to as the Georgia Coat of Arms state flag. The field of the flag was usually blue in accordance with the common practice of state militia colors of the early 19th century but examples on white cloth are also known.
The Essence of Georgia: The Story Behind the State Flag
WEBNov 15, 2023 · Georgia's state flag stands as a testament to the state's evolving identity. The current design, adopted in 2003, represents a harmonious blend of history and modernity. It features three bold stripes in red and white, with a blue canton, and each element carries rich in symbolic meaning.
Georgia State Flag - About the Georgia Flag, its adoption and …
WEBThirteen stars circled the seal representing Georgia's role as one of the 13 original colonies of the United States. Under the seal and the stars, a banner titled GEORGIA'S HISTORY showed five of the flags that have flown over the state.
The History of the Georgia State Flag - US Flag Supply
WEBThe First National Flag, the Stars and Bars, was used from 1861 to 1863. Concern over the similarity of the Confederate flag to the flag of the United States led to a change in design and the Second National Flag. The so-called Stainless Banner was used beginning in 1863.
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