Flag of Illinois

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Meaning & Symbolism

The white flag shows the state seal with an eagle holding a shield, standing on a rock with the dates 1818 and 1868.

History

Adopted in 1915, modified in 1970 to add the state name.

Curiosities

The seal's motto, "State Sovereignty, National Union," was controversial because "State Sovereignty" appears above "National Union," though it was originally designed upside down.

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