Flag of North Carolina
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Vertical blue band with a white star and NC initials, flanked by horizontal red and white stripes. The dates commemorate declarations of independence.
History
Adopted on March 9, 1885, based on a Civil War flag.
Curiosities
The dates May 20, 1775 and April 12, 1776 commemorate the Mecklenburg Resolves and Halifax Constitution, respectively.