Flag of California
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
The grizzly bear represents strength and independence. The red star is the "Lone Star" of the brief California Republic (1846). The green grass symbolizes the fertility of the land.
History
Based on the "Bear Flag" of the 1846 California Republic, which lasted only 25 days. The current design was officially adopted in 1911. The bear was originally painted by William L. Todd.
Curiosities
The California grizzly bear has been extinct since 1924. The model for the current flag was a bear named "Monarch" that lived at the San Francisco Zoo.