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As my Eight grade teacher explained it, if I remember correctly over 45 years ago:
- The Polar Star represents A stable point of guidance and direction to look toward should we loose our way.
- The Banner Dirigo (Meaning I Lead) means that we lead the nation as the sun rises, into a new day.
- The Coat of Arms represents the Honor of Maine citizens.
- The Farmer represents our farmlands with its domestic animals.
- The scythe represents the crops from our farms that feed us.
- The foreground water represents our over 2500 lakes rivers & streams.
- The Moose lying the the meadow represents our conservative coexistence with nature and wildlife.
- The large pine tree represents the Vast tall timbers we once had for the masts of sailing ships in the shipbuilding industry we once had.
- The background trees represent our vast varieties of timber for other products.
- The snow capped mountain represents one of our four seasons and mountains with our clear blue winter skies.
- The lower banner depicting MAINE shaped like a cup Holds all of that which is Maine
- The men, farmer and seaman, stand on the platformed edges, in defense of our state, providing that which we need from the sea and land and to defend us from aggression.
She was an avid Maine History buff, and I may remember it a bit different than she spoke of, but All in all she said "It depicts who we are in Maine and that which provides for us in times of good or bad"
Although a 2001 survey claimes it to be the worst designed flag, It seems to me It holds more meaning than any in the nation
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What state flag.
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Hawaii
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What is maines state flag called?
it doesn't have a name
Why was the Georgia state flag chosen as the state flag of Georgia?
The Georgia state flag was chosen as the state flag of Georgia because it represents both the state's historical connection to the Confederacy and its efforts to move past that history. The flag design has undergone multiple changes over the years in response to criticism and controversy surrounding its symbolism.
Why was the Michigan state flag chosen?
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How was the Kansas flag chosen?
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Why was the new york flag chosen?
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Maines flag was adopted in what year?
1909
What is maines flag called?
it doesn't have a name
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The design of the present Oklahoma state flag was adopted in 1925. It highlights the cultural diversity of the state by prominently featuring Native American symbols in the design.
When was the state flag of Indiana become the state flag?
The Indiana General Assembly adopted the Indiana state flag in 1917. The flag was designed as part of Indiana's centennial celebration flag design contest.
When did the state flag of Indiana become the state flag?
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What state's flag still has the civil war rebel flag as part of its design?
Mississippi
WHO MADE THE BARBADO FLAG?
the design for the flag was created by Grantle W. Prescod and was chosen from an open competition arranged by the Barbados government. over thousands entries were received.
