Last week’s article focused on how, 125 years ago, Wyoming and Idaho became states. That changed the American flag, but what are their state flags like? Do they have interesting capital city flags as well? IDAHO The state flag of Idaho uses the words “State of Idaho” twice. That’s because it’s made up of the… continue
In July 1890, 125 years ago, two territories – Wyoming and Idaho – joined the Union and earned the right to have stars added to the American flag to signify their new statehood. But it didn’t happen without some glitches involving a national law and a national holiday, and one of the states came up… continue
Most flags consist only of symbols, but about one-third of U.S. states have added something extra. Among others, California, Kansas, Montana and Washington let everyone know who they are by spelling out their name on their flags. Idaho is another example, but it also has a one-of-a-kind distinction. Its state seal, which is part of… continue