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  Flag of North Dakota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The design for the flag of North Dakota is an almost exact copy of the unit banner carried by the state's troop contingent in the Philippine-American War.
It was adopted by the North Dakota legislature on March 3, 1911, although the color was not precisely specified at that time.
Digitized versions of the flag are difficult to find, and indeed the State of North Dakota does not help the situation, its primary digital source file for the flag [1] is actually incorrectly rendered; the text "North Dakota" should be white, not blue.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_North_Dakota   (248 words)

  
 North Dakota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
North Dakota is a U.S. state, the northernmost of the Great Plains states in the Midwestern United States, although during the 19th century it was considered part of the Wild West.
North Dakota is bordered on the north by the Canadian Provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, on the west by Montana, on the south by South Dakota, and on the east, across the Red River of the North and the Bois de Sioux River, by Minnesota.
North Dakota is a prime example of a continental climate; distant from major bodies of water to moderate the weather, conditions range from sweltering heat and humidity to bitter cold.
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 North Dakota Flag
Introduced by Representative Colonel John H. Fraine, the legislation required the flag conform to the color, form, and size of the regimental flag carried by the North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish-American War in 1898 and Philippine Island Insurrection in 1899.
The only exception is the name "North Dakota" placed on the scroll beneath the eagle in place of the words "First North Dakota Infantry." This drawing depicts the scale and form of the original regimental flag on permanent exhibit at the North Dakota Heritage Center.
The flag of North Dakota must consist of a field of blue silk or material which will withstand the elements four feet four inches [132.08 centimeters] on the pike and five feet six inches [167.64 centimeters] on the fly, with a border of knotted yellow fringe two and one-half inches [6.35 centimeters] wide.
www.state.nd.us /hist/flag.htm   (465 words)

  
 North Carolina Encyclopedia Article @ LocalColorArt.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
It is bordered by South Carolina on the south, Georgia on the southwest, Tennessee on the west, Virginia on the north, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east.
Today, North Carolina is home to Fort Bragg, near Fayetteville; it is the largest and most comprehensive military base in the United States and is the headquarters of the XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
North Carolinians of British ancestry are concentrated in the western mountains, coastal areas, and Piedmont areas.
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 North Dakota
North Dakota's climate is among the most rigorous in the 48 contiguous states, with long, bitterly cold winters and frequent wind.
North Dakota's reputation for severe weather is often cited as a reason that more industries have not chosen to locate here, and is probably a factor in outmigration.
North Dakota is an overwhelmingly Christian state with one of the lowest percentages of non-religious people in the nation.
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 North Dakota Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
North Dakota infantry in the Spanish-American War and the Phillipinne Island Insurrection originally used the North Dakota flag to distinguish themselves from their enemy.
At the bottom of the flag, contained in a red scroll outlined in gold, the state's name, "North Dakota," is showcased.
The state flag for North Dakota was officially adopted in 1911.
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 American Flag - World Flags 101 - North Dakota Flags
The flag of North Dakota consists of a blue base and the flag itself is a modified version of the United States coat of arms.
The design of the flag is based on the regimental flag of the North Dakota Infantry, which was carried in 1898 during the Spanish-American War and in 1899 during the Philippine Island Insurrection.
North Dakota is the 39th state of the union, gaining statehood on Nov. 2, 1889.
www.worldflags101.com /united-states/north-dakota.aspx   (315 words)

  
 North Dakota (U.S.)
The legislation specifically required that the flag conform to the colors, form and size of the regimental flag carried by the North Dakota infantry in the Spanish-American war in 1898 and Philippine War in 1899 with the exception that the state name was placed on the scroll below the eagle.
The crest which shall constitute the military crest of the state of North Dakota is a motif taken from the state seal and to the Sioux Indian tribes signifies mighty warriors.
North Dakota's state flag is based on the design of late 19th century U.S. regimental colors, specifically that of North Dakota troops that fought in the Spanish-American War, as I recall, not on the state seal.
www.fotw.us /flags/us-ND.html   (1099 words)

  
 North Dakota Flag Printout - EnchantedLearning.com
North Dakota's official flag was adopted in 1911.
The flag has a blue field and pictures a bald eagle holding a red ribbon in its bill; the ribbon reads "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (this is the motto of the U.S.A. and means "Out of Many, One" - and refers to the states of the United States being united into one country).
North Dakota was the 39th state in the USA; it became a state in 1889.
www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/flags/northdakota/northdakotaflag.shtml   (232 words)

  
 North Dakota 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.
North Dakota was the 39th State admitted into the Union.
Flag History: North Dakota's dark blue field displays a bald eagle holding an olive branch and a bundle of arrows in its claws.
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 North Dakota
North Dakota is the most rural of all the states, with farms covering more than 90% of the land.
North Dakota ranks first in the nation's production of spring and durum wheat; other agricultural products include barley, rye, sunflowers, dry edible beans, honey, oats, flaxseed, sugar beets, hay, beef cattle, sheep, and hogs.
North Dakota - North Dakota, state in the N central United States.
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 buy North Dakota State Flag, History, Picture, and info on North Dakota State
A new flag was adopted for the National Guard since the state flag was in effect a military Color on March 15,1957.
In 1803, the Dakota Territory was part of the Louisiana Purchase with the Red River valley ceded by Britain in 1818.
North Dakota became a Territory in 1861 and in 1889 was divided into two states.
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 North Dakota State Flag
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 Flag of North Dakota
The only exception for the Flag of North Dakota, was that the name of the state, North Dakota, was to be displayed on the scroll below the Bald Eagle on the Flag of North Dakota.
The Flag of North Dakota eagle carries a ribbon with the words "One nation made up of many states." On its breast is a shield with thirteen stripes representing the original thirteen states.
The Flag of North Dakota is not very representative of the state, but it has remained the Flag of North Dakota nonetheless.
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 These United States - North Dakota Flags
The state flag of North Dakota is almost identical to the banner carried by the North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish-American War in 1898 and the Philippine Island Insurrection the following year.
A commission was established to consider the issue, and eventually determined that the flag "too closely resembled the coat of arms of the United States and that the flag was not symbolic of North Dakota." The changes suggested by the commission were eventually rejected by the state legislature.
The North Dakota state flag's dark blue field surrounds a bald eagle clutching the familiar bundle of arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other.
www.theseunitedstates.com /flags/northdakotaf.html   (257 words)

  
 North Dakota State Flag - North Dakota Flag - State of North Dakota Flag
The state flag, adopted in 1911, bears a modified version of the coat of arms of the United States.
North Dakota is a Midwestern state of the United States.
The geographic center of North America is near the town of Rugby.
www.grpflags.com /state_flags/north_dakota.htm   (223 words)

  
 North Dakota, University of --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
It is part of the North Dakota University System and participates in the Tri-College University academic exchange with...
It is bounded by Canada on the north, Minnesota on the east, South Dakota on the south, and Montana on the west.
The first school in North Dakota was established in Pembina in about 1818 by settlers of the short-lived Selkirk colony.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9312745?&query=north   (852 words)

  
 North Dakota — Resource Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
We believe in the People of North Dakota, in their strength of Body and Mind, in their High Sense of Right, and in their Desire to establish a Great Commonwealth wherein the things that count for Human Welfare shall be first.
The North Dakota coat of arms was displayed for the first time by the National Guard at Camp Grafton on June 16, 1957.
North Dakota was not represented in the Smithsonian Institution's mineral collection.
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 Flag Displays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The solid yellow flag symbolizes the direction of South which is the direction from which the sun shines.
The solid red flag symbolizes the direction of East which is the direction of the rising sun.
The center flag is the the United States flag and the blue flag with designs is the South Dakota State flag.
www.state.sd.us /state/capitol/capitol/tour/flags.htm   (161 words)

  
 North Dakota Legislature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The floral emblem of the state of North Dakota shall be the wild prairie rose, rosa blanda or arkansana.
The meadowlark, sturnella neglecta, is the official bird of the state of North Dakota.
The teredo petrified wood is the official fossil of the state of North Dakota.
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 North Dakota Symbols, State Flag - SHG Resources
The legislation specifically required that the flag conform to the color, form, and size of the regimental flag carried by the North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish-American War in 1898 and Philippine Island Insurrection in 1899; the only exception was the name North Dakota placed on the scroll below the eagle.
North Dakota Century Code Section 54-02-02 describes the state flag in detail.
The commission concluded the flag "too closely resembled the coat of arms of the United States and that the flag was not symbolic of North Dakota." The commission's conclusions were widely challenged and its suggested changes rejected.
www.shgresources.com /nd/symbols/flag   (718 words)

  
 North Dakota, flag of --  Encyclopædia Britannica
In the late 19th century the Dakota Territorial Guard displayed a blue flag with the coat of arms of the United States in the centre.
After North Dakota joined the Union in 1889, a similar design was used by the state's National Guard.
It is hoped that in its own land, a flag will command the respect of the citizens; abroad, it should be respected as the emblem of a self-governing people.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9103967   (891 words)

  
 North Dakota flag 4 x 6 inch
North Dakota state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick.
Flag is made from polyester and printed in bright colors to make an attractive flag.
North Dakota flag 3 x 5 feet polyester
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 North Dakota State Flag - About the North Dakota Stat Flag, its adoption and history from NETSTATE.COM
Courtesy of the North Dakota Secretary of State.
bill to change the state flag because it too closely resembled the Coat of Arms of the United States and was not particularly symbolic of North Dakota was introduced and defeated in 1953.
Purchase North Dakota State Flags: You may purchase quality state flags from the United States Flag Store.
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 North Dakota State Flag - Nylon (4' x 6')
This 4' x 6' North Dakota state flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
North Dakota State Flag - Polyester II (3' x 5')
North Dakota State Flag - Polyester II (4' x 6')
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 United States Flags - North Dakota State Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Colonel John H. Fraine introduced a resolution to the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to adopt a North Dakota state flag that would take the color, size and form of the regimental flag carried by the North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish American War and the Phillipine Island Insurrection.
The North Dakota state flag features a dark blue field displaying a Bald Eagle grasping an olive branch and a bundle of arrows in its claws.
A bill to change the North Dakota state flag because it too closely resembled the Coat of Arms of the United States and was not particularly symbolic of North Dakota was introduced and defeated in 1953.
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 North Dakota State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
North Dakota Collectibles and More - Shop eBay for anything and everything - from specialized gifts to custom clothing.
North Dakota Vacation, Fun and Adventure - Find out all the fun things to see in do in North Dakota, whether you are exploring the Lewis and Clark Trail, sailing Lake Sakakawea or visiting a national historic site, we can help.
Central lowlands in the east comprises the flat Red River Valley and the rolling drift prairie; Missouri plateau of the Great Plains in the west.
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 North Dakota - Psychology Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
See: List of North Dakota Governors, List of United States Senators from North Dakota, List_of_political_parties_in_North_Dakota.
Image:Wiki northdakota.jpg The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that North Dakota's total state product in 2003 was $21 billion.
Individual counties in western North Dakota have the largest white, Russian, Ukrainian, and Hungarian percentages of any county.
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 north dakota state flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
These North Dakota state flags 12" X 18" and larger are constructed of
All of these state flags are made in the USA.
Please check our Indoor Flag Set page for a base and pole set for the indoor state flag.
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