State Flag - Florida Department of State
WEBState Flag. The current design of Florida's state flag was adopted in 1900. In that year, Florida voters ratified a constitutional amendment based on an 1899 joint resolution of the state legislature to add diagonal red bars, in the form of a St. Andrew's cross, to the flag.
Flag of Florida - Wikipedia
WEBThe flag of Florida consists of a red saltire on a white background, with the state seal superimposed on the center. [1] The flag's current design has been in use since May 21, 1985, after the design of the Florida state seal was graphically improved and officially sanctioned for use by state officials.
List of Florida state symbols - Wikipedia
WEBThe state of Florida has numerous symbols defined by state statutes. The majority of the symbols were chosen after 1950; only the two oldest symbols—the state flower (chosen in 1909), and the state bird (chosen in 1927), and the state nickname (chosen in 1970)—are not listed in the 2010 Florida Statutes. [1]
Florida Flag Symbolism: History And Meanings - Symbol Genie
WEBJul 28, 2023 · Florida’s flag is one of the most recognizable in the United States, thanks to its vibrant colors and distinctive design. The flag features a red saltire, which is a diagonal cross, on a white background.
Florida State Symbols - Florida Department of State
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Flag of Florida | History, Colors & Meaning | Britannica
WEBThe first flag of Florida was hoisted on June 25, 1845, at the inauguration of its first governor, William D. Moseley. It had five horizontal stripes (blue, orange, red, white, and green) and a ribbon with the inscription “Let us alone.”
Flag of Florida - State Symbols USA
WEBOfficial State Flag of Florida. The original 1868 flag of Florida was simply the Florida state seal centered on a field of white. In the 1890's, Florida's governor suggested adding the red cross so the flag would not look like a banner of truce …
What Do the Symbols on the Florida State Flag Mean?
WEBDec 9, 2023 · The Florida state flag consists of two main symbols – the St. Andrew’s cross and the state seal. The red cross on a white background is a reference to the Confederate flag and represents the state’s history during the American Civil War.
State Flags - Florida Department of State
WEBThe Florida Department of State manages our state's elections, corporations, historical and cultural resources and our libraries.
Florida Symbols & Emblems - Florida Smart
WEBApr 2, 2023 · Florida’s Constitution modified in 1968 describes the Florida State Flag: “The seal of the state, of diameter one half the hoist, in the center of a white ground. Red bars in width one fifth the hoist extending from each corner toward the …
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