Flag of Utah

The original flag of Utah was adopted in 1896 by the Legislature in 1913 and underwent a change.

Description

The beehive on the sign stands for hard work and industry. But the hive is also reminiscent of the emblem of the Mormon State of Deseret, Utah, and the colonization of the region by the Mormons.

The year 1847 is the year in which the Mormons came to Utah. A bald eagle, the state bird of the United States, sits on the shield symbolizes protection in peace and war. The lily symbolizes peace - this is a Calochortus nuttallii called ) (in English sego lily ). The two U.S. flags indicate Utah's support for the nation. The flag of Utah in its present form was designed in 1912 for the battleship " Utah ".

History

In 1913, this form of the flag was officially established.

The current flag dates from 1911 and shows the official seal of 1896.

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