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History of the Georgia Flag

Early Flags

• Colonial Era: Georgia’s early flags featured various designs based on British flags.
• 1861-1865: During the Civil War, Georgia used different flags as part of the Confederacy.

Post-Civil War Flags

• 1879 Flag: The first official state flag, introduced in 1879, featured three horizontal stripes (red, white, red) and a blue vertical band with the state seal.

Mid-20th Century Changes

• 1956 Flag: In response to desegregation, Georgia adopted a flag incorporating the Confederate battle flag, which was controversial due to its association with racism.

Modern Flags

• 2001 Flag: A new design was adopted, which replaced the Confederate emblem with a less controversial design featuring the state seal and a blue field with gold stars forming an arch above the seal.
• 2003 Flag: The current flag was adopted, resembling the first national flag of the Confederacy (“Stars and Bars”), with three horizontal stripes (red, white, red) and a blue canton containing a ring of 13 white stars encompassing the state seal.

Colors and Their Meanings

• Red, White, and Blue: These colors are traditionally associated with valor, purity, and justice, respectively.
• 13 Stars: Represent Georgia’s status as one of the original 13 colonies.
• State Seal: The seal includes the arch (symbolizing the state’s constitution), the pillars (representing the three branches of government), and the words “Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation” (Georgia’s motto).

Visual Representation

• Three Horizontal Stripes: Red on top and bottom with a white stripe in the middle.
• Blue Canton: Upper left corner with the state seal and a circle of 13 white stars.

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