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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Cherokee County, Oklahoma   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Located in Northeast Oklahoma, Green Country is an area of the state with a relatively high amount of rolling hills, mountains and foliage as opposed to Central and Western Oklahoma (which have geography similar to the Great Plains region of the U.S.).
The Oklahoma Panhandle is the panhandle region of the state of Oklahoma, comprising its three westernmost counties; Cimarron County, Texas County, and Beaver County.
Oklahoma County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cherokee-County%2C-Oklahoma   (2950 words)

  
 Flag of Oklahoma   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The flag of Oklahoma consists of a traditional Osage Nation buffalo-skin shield with seven eagle feathers on a sky blue field.
Oklahoma's first flag was adopted in 1911, four years after statehood.
The Oklahoma flag's colors and shapes were officially standardized by Oklahoma Senate Bill 1359, and signed into law by Governor Brad Henry on May 23, 2006.
nba.servegame.org /en/Flag_of_Oklahoma.htm   (308 words)

  
 Grafika:Flag of Oklahoma.svg - Wikipedia w kroliki.com 07   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Flag of Oklahoma, from the xrmap flag collection 2.7.
This image is a U.S. state, federal district, or insular area flag.
This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia.
www.kroliki.com /wiki/link-Grafika:Flag_of_Oklahoma.svg   (109 words)

  
 State Information
The present Oklahoma State Flag adopted by the State Legislature in 1925, is Oklahoma's 14th flag.
Oklahoma has for its state seal a symbol that was developed from the history of the state.
The lower right-hand ray shows houses, and a factory on the shore of a lake, on which is an Indian hunter paddling a canoe and this comprises the seal of the Seminole Nation.
www.state.ok.us /osfdocs/stinfo.html   (707 words)

  
 Flag of Oklahoma
First state flag of Oklahoma The first state flag to fly over Oklahoma was adopted in 1911, four years after statehood.
The number 46 was written in blue inside the star, as Oklahoma is the forty-sixth state of the union.
A contest was held in 1924 to replace the flag, as the image of a white star on a red background was closely associated with communism.
www.kiwipedia.com /flag-of-oklahoma.html   (221 words)

  
 Georgia State Flag
In 1879 the General Assembly of Georgia passed an act changing the flag to a vertical band of blue next to the staff occupying one third of the flag; the remainder was divided into three horizontal bands with the upper and lower in red and the middle in white.
The new flag may have resulted from a 1914 law changing the date on Georgia's state seal from 1799 (the date the seal was adopted) to 1776 (the year of independence).
These flags were to depict the "arms of the State" and the name of the regiment, but the code gave no indication as to the color to be used on the arms or the flag's background.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-flag/georgia.html   (1614 words)

  
 Oklahoma Flag Printout - EnchantedLearning.com
The flag was chosen from entries in a Daughters of the American Revolution flag contest.
The flag features a sky blue field (this is the color of the flag that Choctaw soldiers carried during the Civil War).
Oklahoma was the 46th state in the USA; it became a state in 1907.
www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/flags/oklahoma/oklahomaflag.shtml   (209 words)

  
 Nevada State Flag
At the Assembly's request, the flag was brought to the chambers for the members to examine.
In 1937, a new flag was presented to the battleship, and by 1939, new flags had been produced for the University of Nevada and the Governor's Office.
The body of the flag shall be in three equal vertical stripes, consisting of one ultramarine blue stripe next to the staff or halyard hem, a central stripe of pure white, and an outer stripe of silver grey.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-flag/nevada.html   (1945 words)

  
 Oklahoma State Flag
Oklahoma entered the Union in 1907 as the 46th State.
Oklahoma adopted its flag in 1925, modified in 1941 and 1988.
Oklahoma state flags, flag decals, and Oklahoma state deal decals are available from FlagLine.com.
www.50states.us /state-flags/Oklahoma-flag.html   (92 words)

  
 Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Facts About the United States Flag
Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual arrangements of the stars and odd proportions, these features being left to the discretion of the flag maker.
Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777 - stated: "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation."
Executive Order of President Taft dated June 24, 1912 - established proportions of the flag and provided for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each, a single point of each star to be upward.
www.si.edu /resource/faq/nmah/flag.htm   (576 words)

  
 flag of Oklahoma (U.S.) flags
The emblem in the center of the flag is NOT the state seal.
Oklahoma's state seal is a star with emblems of the American Indian tribes that were relocated to the territory before it was opened up to white settlement.
The emblem on the flag, a crossed peace pipe and olive branch superimposed on an Indian war shield, is, once again, specific to the flag.
www.flagsflagsflags.net /flags/us-ok.php   (361 words)

  
 American Flag - World Flags 101 - Oklahoma Flags
The flag of Oklahoma consists of a blue base with an emblem in the center and Oklahoma written across the bottom the flag.
The current flag is the 14th version to be used by Oklahoma and dates from Nov. 1, 1988.
Oklahoma is the 46th state of the union, gaining statehood on Nov. 16, 1907.
www.worldflags101.com /united-states/oklahoma.aspx   (240 words)

  
 Rhode Island State Flag
The flag of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations as it presently exists was formally adopted by the General Assembly at the January Session of 1897.
The colors, white and blue, are the same as those used in the flags carried by the regiments of the State of Rhode Island during the American Revolution, the War of 1812 and the Mexican War.
The pike shall be surmounted by a spear-head and the length of the pike shall be nine feet, not including the spear-head.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-flag/rhode-island.html   (397 words)

  
 Virginia State Flag
The flag of the Commonwealth shall hereafter be made of bunting or merino.
The Governor shall regulate the size and dimensions of the flag proper for forts, arsenals and public buildings, for ships-of-war and merchant marine, for troops in the field, respectively, and for any other purpose, according to his discretion; which regulations shall be proclaimed and published by him as occasion may require.
During the sessions of either house of the General Assembly the flag of the Commonwealth shall be kept raised over the Capitol, or other place of session, and the Director of the Division of Engineering and Buildings shall see that the same be done.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-flag/virginia.html   (497 words)

  
 Oklahoma State Senate - News
While Oklahoma was admitted as a state in 1907, the Legislature did not adopt a flag until 1911.
It was a red flag emblazoned with a white star which was imprinted with the number "46".
The flag will be added to the large collection of historical artwork in the Capitol donated as part of the Oklahoma State Senate Historical Preservation Fund noted Charles R. Ford, former Senator and President of the fund.
www.oksenate.gov /news/press_releases/press_releases_2005/pr20050407.html   (703 words)

  
 US Flag: Stars and Stripes or Old Glory
The first flag of the colonists to have any resemblance to the present Stars and Stripes was the Grand Union Flag, sometimes referred to as the Congress Colors, the First Navy Ensign, and the Cambridge Flag.
Later the flag was raised on the liberty pole at Prospect Hill, which was near George Washington's headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
This 15-star, 15-stripe flag was the "star-spangled banner"that inspired lawyer Francis Scott Key to write the poem that later became the U.S. national anthem.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-flag/us.html   (832 words)

  
 The flag of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Nation
The flag of the Cheyenne and Arapaho is a slightly modified version of the old flag of the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho.
Both flags were blue, bearing an outline of the state of Oklahoma in the center.
The flag was altered to reflect both the name change of the Cheyenne and the makeup of the Tribal Council.
users.aol.com /Donh523/navapage/cheyarap.htm   (669 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The solid red banner was emblazoned with a single white star with the number 46, signifying Oklahoma's entrance into the union as the 46th state.
The flag quickly grew out of favor after the Russian Revolution in 1917, when the red banner and white star became too closely associated with the communist movement.
The backdrop of the flag is a field of Oklahoma sky blue.
www.oklahoman.net /article/2976756/?print=1   (464 words)

  
 Oklahoma's State Flag
This state flag honors more than 60 groups of Native Americans and their ancestors.
About the flag: The present Oklahoma State Flag adopted by the State Legislature in 1925, is Oklahoma's 14th flag.
"I Salute the flag of the State of Oklahoma.
www.okonline.com /flag.html   (140 words)

  
 Oklahoma State Flag - Oklahoma Flag - State of Oklahoma Flag
The state flag, adopted in 1925, displays an Osage warrior's shield decorated with eagle feathers.
Crossing the shield are two symbols of peace—an olive branch and a peace pipe.
Oklahoma is a major fuel and food producing state in the southwestern part of the United States.
www.usaflags-flagpoles.com /state-flags/oklahoma.htm   (184 words)

  
 Idaho State Flag
A silk flag, with a blue field, 5 feet 6 inches fly, 4 feet 4 inches on pike is bordered by gilt fringe 2 1/2 inches wide, with the State Seal of Idaho in the center.
That a state flag for the State of Idaho be and the same is hereby adopted, the same to be as follows:
The state flag of the State of Idaho shall be blue, charged with the name of the State, in such colors and of such size and dimensions as shall be prescribed by the adjutant general of the State of Idaho.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-flag/idaho.html   (347 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Image:Flag of Oklahoma.svg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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If the work is PD for another reason, check the copyright tag page or use {{PD-because
This is a list of all flags available here, mostly national and regional flags.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Image:Flag-of-Oklahoma.svg   (188 words)

  
 Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry-Oklahoma Burn Ban
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry-Oklahoma Burn Ban
On December 4, 2006 Governor Brad Henry cancelled the Ban on Outdoor Burning for all counties in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry -
www.state.ok.us /~okag/redflag/forred.html   (61 words)

  
 The US50 - Official State Flag of Oklahoma
Depicted above is the state flag of Oklahoma.
The flag of the state of Oklahoma is a symbol of the authority and sovereignty of the state and is a valuable asset of its people.
The Oklahoma flag is flown over all state buildings just below the country flag of the United States of America.
www.theus50.com /oklahoma/flag.php   (80 words)

  
 oklahoma flag and description and oklahoma seal
Officially adopted in 1925, the Oklahoma flag honors more than 60 groups of Native American Indians and all of their ancestors.
The blue field is symbolic of a flag carried by Choctaw Indian soldiers during the civil war.
All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/usa/okflag.htm   (250 words)

  
 Delaware State Flag
The state flag of Delaware was adopted on July 24, 1913.
The Delaware state flag has a background of colonial blue surrounding a diamond of buff color in which the coat of arms of the state is placed.
Inside the diamond, the flag recognizes the importance of commerce {the ship} and agriculture {wheat, corn, the ox and the farmer} to the state.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-flag/delaware.html   (345 words)

  
 Oklahoma confederate Memorial Day Observance and Flag Restoration Act Petition
Where it is fitting and proper to educate Oklahomans what the flag is and stands for a plaque shall be placed at the base of the flag pole that states:
This flag represents all the Native Americans in I. and all races that contributed to the Southern Cause during the War for Southern Independence.
The Oklahoma confederate Memorial Day Observance and Flag Restoration Act Petition to Citizens of Oklahoma was created by Oklahoma politics and written by David Lindsley.
www.petitiononline.com /okiecsa1/petition.html   (493 words)

  
 Nebraska State Flag
The state flag of Nebraska was adopted in 1925.
In 1921, a state flag design by a New York Architect was presented to the Legislature, but was turned down as being inappropriate.
Nebraska was one of the last states to adopt a State Flag.
www.e-referencedesk.com /resources/state-flag/nebraska.html   (404 words)

  
 Oklahoma State University Cowboys SportsQuake Sports Apparel Memorabilia Posters
Oklahoma State 82 x 84 Jersey Drapes (Pair)
Oklahoma State 82 x 63 Jersey Drapes (Pair)
These are the results for Oklahoma State University Cowboys.
www.sportsquake.com /ncaa/Oklahoma-State-University-Cowboys/Car-Flags/3342   (164 words)

  
 AmericanFlags.com - American Flags, World Flags, Historic Flags and more | Oklahoma State Flag
The Oklahoma state flag feaures indian symbols prominently and the name of the state derives from an Indian word meaning “red people”.
On April 2, 1925 the flag was adopted and the name of the state was added in May 1941.
Ideal for indoor or outdoor display, these flags are made of Nyl-Glo 100% heavyweight nylon, a 200 denier bunting specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration.
www.greatflag.com /store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=74   (242 words)

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