Flag of Mississippi - Wikipedia
WEBLearn about the history and design of the current and former state flags of Mississippi, including the controversial Confederate battle flag. The current flag, adopted in 2021, features a magnolia blossom, 21 stars, and the motto "In God We Trust".
Flag of Mississippi | History, Design & Meaning | Britannica
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Learn about the evolution and symbolism of the Mississippi state flag, from the Bonnie Blue Flag of the West Florida Republic to the current design with a magnolia and stars. Find out how the flag changed in 2020 amid racial justice protests and what it represents today.
Mississippi ratifies and raises its new state flag over the state ...
WEBJan 12, 2021 · CNN — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday ratified the new state flag, and Mississippi flew its new banner over the state Capitol for the first time, months after the state retired...
Flag, New Mississippi State | Mississippi Encyclopedia
WEBThe Mississippi State Flag had been the subject of controversy for years before recent efforts to change its connections to the Confederacy. For example, efforts to change the flag in 2001 led to a statewide initiative that failed by a vote of about 2 to 1, but in 2018 Mississippians began to fly an unofficial […]
Flag of Mississippi - State Symbols USA
WEBLearn about the history and design of the official state flag of Mississippi, adopted in 2021 after a referendum. See images and compare with the previous flag that featured the Confederate symbol.
Mississippi State Flag - WorldAtlas
WEBMar 19, 2018 · Learn about the history, design, and meaning of the Mississippi state flag, which was adopted in 1894. The flag has three horizontal stripes, a red square canton with thirteen stars, and a St. Andrew's cross.
State Flag | Mississippi Encyclopedia
WEBMississippi has had two state flags, and both have been closely associated with the state’s Confederate history. Mississippi and most other states did not adopt official flags until the Civil War. When Mississippi seceded on 9 January 1861 and thus became a de facto independent entity, the need for a state flag became obvious. Accordingly, […]
Mississippi State Flag – 50states
WEBJan 11, 2021 · Mississippi's new state flag features a magnolia blossom, and a very familiar motto. Learn why the official state flag changed and what the design means.
The History of Mississippi's State Flag - 2013-02
WEBLearn how Mississippi adopted its first state flag in 1894 with the Confederate Battle Flag and how it changed in 2020 after a referendum. Explore the context, debates, and symbolism of the flag design and its relation to the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Flag of Mississippi - Flagpedia.net
WEBLearn about the history, design and meaning of the flag of Mississippi, adopted in 2021. Find out the state information, location and other flags of the U.S. states.
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