Flag of Delaware

Colors

Meaning & Symbolism

Colonial blue background with buff-colored diamond. The seal includes a ship, corn, wheat, an ox, and a soldier. The dates commemorate the Constitution.

History

Adopted on July 24, 1913. The colors come from General Washington's uniform.

Curiosities

Delaware was the first state to ratify the US Constitution (December 7, 1787), which is why it's called "The First State."

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