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Flag of Kentucky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The flag of Kentucky consists of the Commonwealth's seal on a navy blue field, surrounded by the words "Commonwealth of Kentucky" above and sprigs of goldenrod, the state flower, below. The flag was adopted by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1918 and finalized in its present form in 1928. Popular belief claims that the buckskin-clad man on the left is Daniel Boone, who was largely responsible for the exploration of Kentucky, and the man in the suit on the right is Henry Clay, Kentucky's most famous statesman. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Kentucky   (206 words)

Encyclopedia: Flag of Kentucky   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Kentucky The flags of the U.S. states exhibit a wide variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as widely different styles and design principles. The flag of Kansas is the flag flown from a pole or mast, usually for purposes of Kansas identification. The flag of North Carolina is defined by law as follows That the flag of North Carolina shall consist of a blue union, containing in the center thereof a white star with the letter N in gilt on the left and the letter C in gilt on the right of... www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Flag-of-Kentucky   (1565 words)

Kentucky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kentucky and its residents are most well known for thoroughbred horses and horse racing, local bourbon whisky distilleries, bluegrass music and enthusiasm for basketball, particularly for the two principal basketball rivals in the state—the blue and white Wildcats of the University of Kentucky and the red and fl Cardinals of the University of Louisville. Kentucky grew rapidly and was the first major frontier developed west of the Appalachian Mountains. On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the fifteenth state in the union and Isaac Shelby, a war hero from Virginia, was elected the first Governor of the Commonwealth Of Kentucky. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kentucky   (2003 words)

Kentucky's State Flag - Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Kentucky's State Flag was authorized by an Act of the General Assembly in 1918, but the design of the flag was not approved until 1928. (Kentucky, at the time, was not a state of the Union, but rather a Commonwealth of Virginia.) But as war developed, forts in Harrodsburg, Lexington and Louisville took the flag of the United States, the flag of thirteen stars and thirteen stripes; the rest of the state soon followed. Although Kentucky never seceded from the Union, from the beginning of the war until late 1863 the Confederate flag was most prominently used in the state as well as a white battle flag with a smaller version of the "Stars and Bars" in the lefthand corner. www.kdla.ky.gov /resources/KYFlag.htm   (1051 words)

Kentucky Tourism - Kentucky Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Kentucky is one of four states to call itself a "commonwealth." In 1792 when Kentucky became the 15th state - the first on the western frontier - both "commonwealth" and "state" were used. Kentucky, once part of Virginia, chose to remain a commonwealth when it separated from Virginia. Early pioneers found bluegrass growing on Kentucky's rich limestone soil and traders began asking for the seed of the "blue grass from Kentucky." The name stuck and today Kentucky is known as the Bluegrass State. travel.ky.gov /facts_symbols.aspx   (391 words)

The Commonwealth of Kentucky The name Kentucky is of Native American origin and as been attributed to several languages with several possible meanings from "land of tomorrow" to "cane and turkey lands" to "meadow lands." This last may come from the Iroquois name for the Shawnee town Eskippathiki. The capital of Kentucky is Frankfort in Franklin county. In 2000 the population of Kentucky was 4,041,769 in an area of 40,395 square miles. www.uky.edu /KentuckyAtlas/kentucky.html   (869 words)

Kentucky Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Adopted in 1918, the state flag of Kentucky bears the state seal. The full circle is completed by the words "Commonwealth of Kentucky" written in a gold color to match the color of the state flower. The flags are expertly crafted using 100% heavyweight, 200 denier nylon bunting specially treated to resist sun and chemical deterioration. www.special-tplus.com /kentucky-flag.html   (222 words)

Kentucky State Flag Nylon offers an affordable flag that is sturdy enough for outdoor use while our polyester II state flags are made with the most durable flagmaking materials on the market today. Kentucky was the 15th State admitted into the Union. Flag History: Placed on a navy blue field is the seal and words "Commonwealth of Kentucky". www.njflags.com /kestfl.html   (332 words)

NCBuy: Kentucky Travel Reference Admitted into the Union in 1792, Kentucky is the 15th state and the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains. Kentucky is one of the border states that lie between the North and the South. The frontiersman and hunter, representing Kentucky and the original States, express the meaning of the motto in the seal. www.ncbuy.com /travel/discover/us_ky.html   (319 words)

HISTORY OF KY FLAG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) The flag was designated to be of navy blue silk or bunting, with the seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky encircled by a wreath of goldenrod, embroidered, printed or stamped on the center thereof. The flag at the Historical Society was borrowed by State officials for the Hoover inauguration, and was carried in the inaugural parade. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY www.military.state.ky.us /kyngemus/kyflag.htm   (1176 words)

Flag Amendment Although the U.S. Supreme Court has twice invalidated state flag laws, 47 states still have on the books laws, many modeled after the Uniform Flag Law of 1917, that prohibit the desecration of the flag or its use for advertising and publicity purposes. The State of Georgia prohibits anyone from mutilating, defacing, burning or trampling upon the U.S. flag, the Florida state flag or the flag of the Confederate States of America. The State of Kentucky makes it a Class A misdemeanor for anyone to desecrate the U.S. flag, the Kentucky state flag or any other patriotic or religious symbol. www.freedomforum.org /packages/first/Flag/flaglaws.htm   (1812 words)

Kentucky State Flag Placed on a navy blue field is the seal and words "Commonwealth of Kentucky". The two people on the seal, a pioneer and a statesman, represent all the people. They are acting out the meaning of Kentucky's motto: "United We Stand; Divided We Fall". www.50states.com /flag/kyflag.htm   (75 words)

Kentucky, flag of --  Encyclopædia Britannica U.S. state flag consisting of a dark blue field (background) with the state seal in the centre. At the time of its admission to the Union in 1792, Kentucky was considered to be on the nation's western frontier, and this was reflected in the symbolism of the state seal. The flag's width-to-length ratio is 10 to 19. www.britannica.com /eb/article-9103950   (905 words)

Kentucky State Flag - About the Kentucky State Flag, its adoption and history from NETSTATE.COM In 1928, the General Assembly gave final approval for the flag and actually incorporated a drawing of the flag in the statutes. he flag was to display the state seal centered on a field of blue. The dimensions of the flag may vary, but the length shall be one and nine-tenths (1 9/10) times the width and the diameter of the seal and encirclement shall be approximately two-thirds (2/3) the width of the flag. www.netstate.com /states/symb/flags/ky_flag.htm   (246 words)

Kentucky Flag Printout - EnchantedLearning.com Kentucky's official state flag was adopted in 1918, but that design was not finalized until in 1928. The flag has a deep blue background with part of the state seal in the center. Kentucky was the 15th state in the USA; it became a state in 1792. www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/flags/kentucky/kentuckyflag.shtml   (162 words)

The Cincinnati Post The Cincinnati flag received a score of 6.26 out of 10 by the 480 people who cast votes in the North American Vexillogical Association's poll, the first of its kind for city flags. The white background of the flag symbolizes unity; the wavy blue lines signify the Ohio River; the red "C" stands for Cincinnati and the buckeye leaves atop the "C" represent the state of Ohio. The flag was designed in 1895 by Emil Rothengatter, a foreman at the Russell Morgan Lithograph Company, which later became U.S. Printing Company, according to the book "American City Flags," published by the vexillogical group. www.cincypost.com /2004/11/23/flag112304.html   (594 words)

Kentucky Symbols, State Flag - SHG Resources In 1918 it was a matter of record that Kentucky should have a State Flag, but specifications could not be met to the satisfaction of all concerned until 1928. The flag should be made of silk or poplin, navy blue in color, imprinted in gold. The imprint in the center of the flag is a reproduction of the state seal. www.shgresources.com /ky/symbols/flag   (1363 words)

Kentucky State Flag In 1928, the General Assembly gave final approval for the Kentucky State flag and actually incorporated a drawing of the Kentucky State flag in the statutes. The following is an excerpt from the Kentucky State Statute concerning the design of the Kentucky State flag. The dimensions of the Kentucky State flag may vary, but the length shall be one and nine-tenths (1 9/10) times the width and the diameter of the seal and encirclement shall be approximately two-thirds (2/3) the width of the Kentucky State flag. unitedstatesamericanflags.com /kentucky_state_flag.htm   (141 words)

Kentucky American Civil War Map of Battles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Kentucky is one of four states to call itself a "commonwealth." In 1792 when Kentucky became the 15th state—the first on the western frontier—both "commonwealth" and "state" were used. The state motto of Kentucky, "United we stand, divided we fall," was from a popular 1768 tune entitled the "Liberty Song," by John Dickinson. Kentucky's first governor, Isaac Shelby, was particularly fond of a stanza of the song which proclaimed, americancivilwar.com /statepic/ky.html   (400 words)

Kentucky Politically, the Kentucky region was originally part of Virginia, but statehood was gained in 1792. Kentucky, state, United States - Kentucky, one of the so-called border states of the S central United States. The Kentucky tragedy and the transformation of politics in the early American Republic. www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108217.html   (399 words)

Kentucky State Flag We stock the Kentucky State flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester. Kentucky state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick. Kentucky state stick flag 12 x 18 inch, mounted on a 24 inch wooden stick. www.united-states-flag.com /state-kentucky.html   (468 words)

Kentucky Drug Threat Assessment This report is a joint strategic assessment between NDIC and the Kentucky State Police that addresses the status and outlook of the drug threat to Kentucky. Marijuana also poses a considerable threat to Kentucky and surrounding states because it is the most prevalent illicit drug, it accounts for more drug-related treatment admissions than any other drug, and a significant amount of the nation's marijuana is produced in the state. Kentucky ranked among the top three states in the nation for the number of cannabis plants eradicated each year from 1998 through 2000. www.usdoj.gov /ndic/pubs1/1540/index.htm   (1226 words)

Kentucky Kentucky was the first region west of the Kentucky, University of - Kentucky, University of, mainly at Lexington; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; opened... Kentucky, river, United States - Kentucky, river, 259 mi (417 km) long, formed by the junction of the North Fork and the Middle Fork... www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0108217.html   (307 words)

buy state flag of Kentucky flags, history, information, pictures A few years after the original thirteen colonies, Kentucky achieved statehood and its seal of 1792 shows “two friends embracing.” They were accompanied by the name and state motto. Kentucky, like other Union states during the Civil War, had a blue flag with its seal in the center. In 1880 this was made the official flag of the National Guard. www.gettysburgflag.com /Kentucky_State_Flag.html   (243 words)

Flag of Kentucky - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography Flag of Kentucky - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Flag of Kentucky contains research on Flag of Kentucky, United States state flags and Kentucky. www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Flag_of_Kentucky   (227 words)

ScienceDaily: Flag of kentucky   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Look for Flag of kentucky in Wiktionary, our sister dictionary project. Look for Flag of kentucky in the Commons, our repository for free images, music, sound, and video. Check for Flag of kentucky in the deletion log, or visit its deletion vote page if it exists. www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/flag_of_kentucky   (905 words)

flagsonline.net Flag of Kentucky   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Civic Flag of the Commonwealth of Kentucky (1962) Kentucky is the 15th state of the union of the United States of America, gaining statehood on the 1st of June 1792. The basic design of the Kentucky flag was introduced in March 1918. www.flagsonline.net /usa/kentucky.htm   (144 words)

Kentucky State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song Sprays of the state flower {goldenrod} extend in a half circle around the picture. Flag adopted 1918 amended in 1928 & 1962. Mountainous in east;rounded hills of the Knobs in the north; Bluegrass, heart of the state; wooded rocky hillsides of the Pennroyal; western coal fields; the fertile Purchase in the southwest. www.50states.com /kentucky.htm   (288 words)

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Kentucky State Flag - Kentucky Flag - State of Kentucky Flag The state flag, first adopted in 1918, bears the state seal. Kentucky is one of the border states that lie between the North and the South of the United States. Kentucky also forms a link between two of the great land features of the United States. www.grpflags.com /state_flags/kentucky.htm   (190 words)

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