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	Missouri State Flag
		Centered on red, white and blue fields is the Missouri state seal.
		It is encircled by a blue band with twenty-four stars representing the number of states in 1821.
		The left section containing a moon representing a new state and a grizzly bear standing for courage.
	www.50states.com /flag/moflag.htm (87 words)

	Missouri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Missouri (IPA: /məˈzʊri/, /məˈzɝi/, /məˈzʊrə/, or /məˈzɝə/), named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning "town of the large canoes", is a U.S. state in the United States with Jefferson City as its capital.
		Missouri produces the most lead of all of the states in the Union with most of these mines in the central eastern portion of the state.
		Columbia — the University of Missouri at Columbia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Missouri (1968 words)

	Flag of Missouri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of Missouri consists of the state seal centered on horizontal red, white, and blue stripes.
		The colors of the flag reflect the state's historic status as part of the French Louisiana Territory.
		The seal is surrounded by 24 stars, symbolic of Missouri as the 24th state to join the union.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Missouri (106 words)

	Missouri Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This French influence on the flag stems from the Louisiana Purchase in which Missouri was acquired from the French.
		In the center of the flag a circular image, surrounded by twenty-four white stars in a field of blue represent Missouri’s number for becoming a state.
		The flags are expertly crafted using 100% heavyweight, 200 denier nylon bunting specially treated to resist sun and chemical deterioration.
	www.special-tplus.com /missouri-flag.html (395 words)

	Missouri Secretary of State Kids: History & Fun Facts
		The Missouri coat-of-arms appeared in the center of the flag, signifying both Missouri's independence as a state, and its place as a part of the whole United States.
		Having the coat-of-arms in the center of the national colors represents Missouri, as she is—the geographical center of the nation.
		It was on public display until the flag began to split and tear due to age, at which point it was put into a storage vault.
	www.sos.mo.gov /Kids/history/flag.asp (647 words)

	Missouri
		The fourth Missouri (BB‑63), the last battleship completed by the United States, was laid down 6 January 1941 by New York Naval Shipyard; launched 29 January 1944; sponsored by Miss Margaret Truman, daughter of then Senator from Missouri Harry S Truman, later President; and commissioned 11 June 1944, Capt. William M. Callaghan in command.
		Missouri joined the fast battleships of TF 58 in bombarding the southeast coast of Okinawa 24 March, an action intended to draw enemy strength from the west coast beaches that would be the actual site of invasion landings.
		Missouri transferred a landing party of 200 officers and men to battleship Iowa for temporary duty with the initial occupation force for Tokyo 21 August.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/m12/missouri-iv.htm (3296 words)

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		The fourth Missouri (BB-B3), the last battleship completed by the United States, was laid down 6 January 1941 by New York Naval Shipyard; launched 29 January 1944; sponsored by Miss Margaret Truman, daughter of then Senator from Missouri Harry S Tr uman, later President; and commissioned 11 June 1944, Capt. William M. Callaghan in command.
		Missouri rejoined the screen of the carriers as Marine and Army units stormed the shores of Okinawa on the morning of 1 April.
		Missouri had led her fleet to gain control of the air and sea approaches to the very shores of Japan.
	www.hazegray.org /danfs/battlesh/bb63.htm (2561 words)

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		The flag is composed of three stripes---red, white and blue with the state coat of arms in the middle.
		Oliver wanted to show that Missouri was located in the center of the United States, so she put the coat of arms in the middle of the flag.
		Missouri was the ______ state to be admitted to the union.
	www.successlink.org /gti/gti_lesson.asp?lid=3778 (731 words)

	U.S. Navy Battleships - USS Missouri (BB 63) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The fourth Missouri (BB-63), the last battleship completed by the United States, was laid down 6 January 1941 by New York Naval Shipyard; launched 29 January 1944; sponsored by Miss Margaret Truman, daughter of then Senator from Missouri Harry S Truman, later President; and commissioned 11 June 1944, Capt. William M. Callaghan in command.
		Missouri joined the fast battleships of TF 58 in bombarding the southeast coast of Okinawa 24 March 1945, an action intended to draw enemy strength from the west coast beaches that would be the actual site of invasion landings.
		Missouri shared gunnery duties with USS Wisconsin (BB 64) and the two battleships continued to hammer at their targets with 16-inch gunnery.
	www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/ships/battleships/missouri/bb63-mo.html (3917 words)

	United States Flags - Missouri State Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A circle is centered on the Missouri state flag surrounded by a band of blue enclosing the Missouri Coat of Arms on a white background.
		The crescent moon on the Missouri state flag also symbolizes the "second son." Missouri was the second state to be carved from the territory acquired with the Louisiana Purchase.
		Above the shield on the Missouri state flag is a helmet, representing Missouri as a sovereign state.
	www.cvsflags.com /viewImage.cfm/stateCode/MO (381 words)

	Alabama State Flag - About the Alabama Flag, its adoption and history.
		Reminiscent of the Confederate battle flag, it was designated that the crimson bars were not to be less than six inches broad and were to extend diagonally across the flag.
		The flag of the State of Alabama shall be a crimson cross of St. Andrew on a field of white.
		Flags of the Fifty States and their Incredible Histories: A complete guide to America's most powerful symbols by Randy Howe.
	www.netstate.com /states/symb/flags/al_flag.htm (1642 words)

	flagcampaign
		A common misconception is that the flags of the Confederacy stand for racial hatred.
		If you are a private property or business owner in Missouri and would like to display the 2’cd National Confederate flag, (or any other Confederate flag) we will supply you with the flag and the flag pole if necessary free of charge.
		It will let Missouri’s politically correct politicians know that they can not rewrite history and that their policy of implementing political correctness through back door deals and news media sound bites is no longer welcome in Missouri.
	www.geocities.com /clintlacy1/flagcampaign (715 words)

	These United States - Missouri Flags
		The coat of arms is encircled by a glue band containing 24 stars, representing Missouri's status as the 24th state admitted to the Union.
		The Missouri state seal featured on the flag was designed by Missouri Congressman Judge Robert William Wells, and was adopted by the Missouri General Assembly on January 11, 1822.
		The silver crescent moon is emblematic of Missouri at the time of the state seal's creation: a state of small population and wealth with the potential to grow like the new crescent moon.
	www.theseunitedstates.com /flags/missourif.html (359 words)

	Missouri State Flag - About the Missouri State Flag, its adoption and history from NETSTATE.COM
		A circle is centered on the flag surrounded by a band of blue enclosing the Missouri Coat of Arms on a white background.
		The crescent moon sybolizes the state of Missouri at the time of its induction into the union; a state with a small population and wealth and huge potential.
		The crescent moon also symbolizes the "second son." Missouri was the second state to be carved from the territory aquired with the Louisiana Purchase.
	www.netstate.com /states/symb/flags/mo_flag.htm (474 words)

	SuccessLink
		The flag is composed of three stripes---red, white and blue with the state coat of arms in the middle.
		Oliver wanted to show that Missouri was located in the center of the United States, so she put the coat of arms in the middle of the flag.
		Missouri was the ______ state to be admitted to the union.
	successlink.org /gti/gti_lesson.asp?lid=3778 (742 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Fleet operations along the east coast and in the Caribbean during the next years were highlighted by her relief to earthquake victims at Kingston, Jamaica, 17 to 19 January 1907.
		Missouri recommissioned 16 March 1914 for that summer's Naval Academy Practice Squadron's cruise to Italian and English ports.
		She was sold to J. Hitner and W. Cutler of Philadelphia 26 January 1922 and scrapped in accordance with the treaty limiting naval armaments.
	www.hazegray.org /danfs/battlesh/bb11.htm (666 words)

	Battle Flags of Civil War Missouri: Union and Confederate
		According to recorded sources there were various versions of this flag used but they were to be of "blue merino with the state seal emblazoned in gold." On some, the flag's background may have been a darker tone of blue, and the exact depiction of the state seal varied.
		This flag was sewn by the ladies of New Orleans and presented to the Missouri regiments that were exiled from their native State.
		This flag, and various versions were in use until May 26, 1863, when the "Stainless Banner" a blue St. Andrews cross bearing 13 stars set in a red square cornered in a white banner became its replacement.
	www.missouricivilwarmuseum.org /flags.htm (587 words)

	Battle flag
		Flags that are used in combat are known as battle flags.
		All these different flags were still designed for the same purpose, to tell the commanding officer where his units were and which type of unit was there.
		The first national flag "Bonnie Blue" was the only flag to be used as a battle flag from the beginning of the Civil War to the end of the Civil War.
	library.thinkquest.org /J002080/battflg.html (1001 words)

	History of Missouri State Flag, MOGenealogy Trails
		In 1911 the "Oliver Flag Bill," as it was known, was again introduced in the Senate by Arthur L. Oliver and was approved by a vote of 23 to 2.
		In the meantime the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames of Missouri each formally and cordially ratified and approved the design of this flag and urged the General Assembly to adopt it and make it the official flag of the state.
		Oliver transmitted the flag to Sen. Arthur L. Oliver she wrote him and gave to him the interpretation and meaning which was later given by him to the public press.
	genealogytrails.com /mo/moflaghistory.htm (1047 words)

	Missouri Flag Printout - EnchantedLearning.com
		The official state flag of Missouri was adopted on March 22, 1913.
		The flag has a red, white, and blue background (representing Missouri's French heritage; it was part of the Louisiana Purchase from France).
		Missouri was the 24th state in the USA; it became a state in 1821.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/flags/missouri/missouriflag.shtml (221 words)

	American Flag - World Flags 101 - Missouri Flags
		The cloud surrounding the stars indicates the difficulties Missouri faced to become part of the Union and the helmet facing forward stands for sovereignty.
		The flag was adopted on Mar. 22, 1922.
		Missouri is the 24th state of the union, gaining statehood on Aug. 10, 1821.
	www.worldflags101.com /united-states/missouri.aspx (280 words)

	Missouri Flag
		In addition the flag heading uses a durable canvas heading reinforced with precision stitching and spurred brass grommets.
		Flags with pole sleeve and fringe should be used on our indoor mounting sets, or carried on our parade poles.
		Any flag with pole sleeve & fringe is finished with lined pole sleeves, leather tabs, and a beautiful golden yellow fringe on 3 sides.
	www.flags.com /Missouri-Flags/c2_8758_183/index.html (243 words)

	Welcome to Annin & Company
		The Missouri state flag is another Daughter of the American Revolution designed flag consisting of the state seal centered on a field of three horizontal stripes of the French flag's red, white and blue, acknowledging that the land was sold to the U.S. as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
		Missouri was the twenty-fourth state to join the Union, resulting in the twenty-four stars in both the ring around the state seal design and in the blue sky above the arms.
		The year 1820 is the date of the Missouri Compromise, which enabled Missouri to become a member of the United States.
	www.annin.com /products/flag_us_missouri.asp (298 words)

	Missouri State Flag - Famous Missourians - The State Historical Society of Missouri (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Oliver flag became the official flag of Missouri in 1913.
		Marie Oliver described her flag design as follows: “The design I offer embraces all the colors of the national flag—red, white and blue—which recognizes that the State of Missouri is a part and parcel of the Federal Government.
		The coat-of-arms of the state is in the center of the national colors and represents Missouri as she is—the geographical center of the nation.
	www.umsystem.edu /shs/famousmissourians/leaders/oliver/flag.html (197 words)

	Missouri History - Flags Of The Rebellion
		Missouri finally adopted this style as the official flag almost 60 years after the War Between The States on March 22, 1913.
		The flag was made of four layers of fl, quilted alpaca, and was three by five feet.
		Beyond doubt, Annie Fickle's love of the Missouri Partisan men was truly heartfelt, and this flag was actually carried by captain Quantrill and his men out of the deep respect for the courage shown by this young Missouri girl.
	www.rulen.com /moflag (1066 words)

	Missouri State Flag
		Our Missouri state flags are authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
		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.
		Flag History: Centered on red, white and blue fields is the Missouri state seal.
	www.njflags.com /mistfl3.html (340 words)

	Office of the Secretary of State, Missouri -
		The flag was designed by the late Mrs.
		The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white and blue.
		In the center white stripe is the Missouri coat-of-arms, circled by a blue band containing 24 stars, denoting that Missouri was the 24th state.
	www.sos.mo.gov /symbols/symbols.asp?symbol=flag (78 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		For nearly a century after achieving statehood, Missouri did not have an official flag.
		the center of the national colors represents Missouri, as she is-the geographical center of the nation.
		ur stars surrounded the coat-of-arms, representative of Missouri's position as the 24th state admitted to the Union.
	members.lycos.co.uk /oliver1953/id40.htm (608 words)

	Missouri State Flag
		This 4' x 6' Missouri State Flag is constructed of high quality outdoor nylon with brass grommets and is proudly made in USA.
		This 6' x 10' Missouri State Flag is constructed of high quality outdoor nylon with brass grommets and is proudly made in USA.
		Flag Sets for Parades, Armed Services Flags, UN Member Flags, Religious Flags, Flag Poles and more.
	www.epicflags.com /mistfl4x63.html (207 words)

	Missouri Flag T-Shirt - Missouri State Flag
		Missouri state flag imprinted on a heavyweight Jerzees t-shirt.
		The largest selection of miniature flags on the Internet is available at our miniature flags store.
		We have a whole new web site devoted to country flag patches and state flag patches.
	www.unflags.com /missouri-flag-t-shirt.html (224 words)

	Missouri flag - SHOP.COM
		For outdoor (or indoor) display, this flag is made from 100% heavyweight nylon fabric specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration.
		This single reverse flag is dyed and finished with strong canvas headings and brass grommets.
		The Louisiana Purchase may also be responsible for the tricolor flag of Missouri.
	www.shop.com /op/~Missouri_flag-prod-6726130 (324 words)

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