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Flags of the U.S. states and territories

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Map showing the flags of the50 states of theUnited States, itsfive territories, and the capital district,Washington, D.C.

Theflags of theU.S.states,territories, and theDistrict of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles. Modern U.S. state flags date from the turn of the 20th century, when states considered distinctive symbols for the 1893World's Columbian Exposition inChicago,Illinois. Most U.S. state flags were designed and adopted between 1893 andWorld War I.[1]

The most recently adopted state flag is that ofMinnesota, adopted on May 11, 2024, while the most recently adopted territorial flag is that of theNorthern Mariana Islands, adopted on July 1, 1985. Theflag of the District of Columbia was adopted in 1938. Recent legislation inMassachusetts (2021) andIllinois (2024) have started the process of redesigning their state flags.Maine put a flag redesign on the ballot in November 2024, but the new design lost in areferendum.[2][3]

Many of the state flags share a design pattern consisting of thestate seal superimposed on a monochrome background, commonly a shade of blue.

Current state flags

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Presented in alphabetical order, along with their respective dates of adoption.

    Current federal district flag

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    This is the current flag of theDistrict of Columbia.

    Current territory flags

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    These are the current official flags of the five permanently inhabitedterritories of the United States.

    Current state ensigns

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    Maine and Massachusetts haveensigns for use at sea.

    Former state ensigns

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    Commemorative state flags

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    Historical state and territory flags

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    Former state flags

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    Former territory flags

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    Pre-statehood flags

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    California, Texas, and Hawaii were independent nations with flags before entering the union. The Utah Territory had a flag before receiving statehood.

    Native American flags

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    Further information:Flags of Native Americans in the United States onWikimedia Commons
    Further information:Official seals of Native American tribes onWikimedia Commons

    ManyNative American nations havetribal sovereignty, with jurisdiction over their members andreserved land. Although reservations are on state land, the laws of the state(s) do not necessarily apply.[67] Below are the flags of some of the largest Indian tribes reservations by population and area:

    Unofficial flags of United States Minor Outlying Islands

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    The U.S. national flag is the official flag for all islands, atolls, and reefs composing theUnited States Minor Outlying Islands. However, unofficial flags are sometimes used to represent some of these insular areas:

    See also

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