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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.
Historical seals. Seals of the U.S. states, territories, and federal district as of 1876. Great Seal of Alabama (1817–1868) Great Seal of Alabama (1868–1939) Seal of District of Alaska (1884–1910) Seal of Territory of Arizona (1864–1890) Seal of Territory of Arizona (1890–1912) Seal of the State of Colorado, 1876. Great Seal of ...
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.
The oldest symbols, the state flag and the state seal, were adopted in 1820, [3] and the most recent additions to the list were, the state song of the 21st century, My Sweet Maine in 2021 [4] and the state butterfly, the pink-edged sulphur in 2023. [5]
Symbol Date designated Image Motto "Friendship" 1930 [1] [2] Nickname "The Lone Star State" [1] Flag: The Lone Star Flag [1] June 30, 1839 National seal: Seal of the Republic of Texas: January 25, 1839 State seal: Seal of Texas: December 29, 1845 Reverse of the seal August 26, 1961 National coat of arms: Coat of arms of the Republic of Texas ...
Location of the state of Nevada in the United States of America. This is a list of symbols of the U.S. state of Nevada. The majority of the items in the list are officially recognized symbols created by an act of the Nevada Legislature and signed into law by the governor.
List of state symbols. Flag of Pennsylvania. Seal of Pennsylvania. Emblem of Pennsylvania. Coat of arms of Pennsylvania. Living insignia. Amphibian. Eastern Hellbender. Bird.
Location of the state of Idaho in the United States of America. The state of Idaho has 16 official emblems, as designated by the state legislature.These symbols, which reflect the history and culture of the state, are often opportunities for politicians to "tie themselves to popular symbols", for teachers to highlight the legislative process to their students, and for lobbyists to "have their ...