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الخميس، 28 يوليو 2016

Michigan Flag History

By Lawrence Bernet


Michigan, the Wolverine State, joined the union in 1837. Located in the center of the Great Lakes, Michigan is divided into two land masses known as the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The Mackinac Bridge, which connects Michigan's upper peninsula to the rest of the state, spans five miles and is one of the world's longest suspension bridges.

The Michigan state flag was first revealed at the laying of the cornerstone at the monument of the Soldier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg in 1865. The current flag was adopted by the Legislature in 1911 and is the third official state flag. The first flag included a portrait of Michigan's first governor, Stevens Thomson Mason, as well as the state coat of arms.

In 1865, instead of the governor's image was replaced by the United States coat of arms. The Michigan Flag description is quite interesting and it bears the state coat of arms on a blue field.

The Michigan state flag is similar to that of Wisconsin in that a field of dark blue holds the state’s coat of arms. The state coat of arms includes a light blue shield with the word "Tuebor," meaning "I will defend." Below that, the sun rises over a lake with a frontiersman standing on a grassy peninsula with one hand raised and the other holding a gun.

The eagle perched on the shield is the national bird of the US, thus, it symbolizes the final power and authority of the US over the state of Michigan. Above this is the motto of the nation, "E Pluribus Unum" or "From many, one", indicating that the Union was a product of the combination of numerous states. On the Michigan Flag, there are 3 arrows that stand for the preparedness of the country to defend and protect it. The olive branch bearing 13 olives are symbols for the 13 original colonies.

The 13 olives represent the 13 original colonies which formed the United States and the olive branch represents the country's desire for peace. Above the eagle, the national motto: E Pluribus Unum, which means 'From Many, One', is written. This refers to the formation of the Union of many states. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Michigan Flag for the future.




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