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The Flag of the State of Utah was adopted in 1913 and consists of the Utah state seal encircled in a golden circle on a background of dark navy blue. The motto "industry" represents progress, as does the emblem of the beehive, which is also a traditional Mormon symbol. The date 1847 represents the year Brigham Young led the first Mormons into the state. 1896 represents the year that Utah was admitted to the Union.
[edit] The seal
The design of the seal was adopted in 1850 by the Territory of Utah and modified by the artist Harry Edwards when Utah became a state in 1896. He added a bald eagle and crossed U.S. flags to indicate the protection of the United States and Utah's loyalty to the nation. The arrows represent courage in war and the state flower the sego lily represents peace.
[edit] Utah Territory flag
Prior to Utah's admission to the Union, the Utah Territory used a flag somewhat resembling the one latter used as a state.
[edit] Flag of the State of Deseret
According to most descriptions, the flag of the State of Deseret was similar to the flag of the State of Utah, but as it was not standardized, multiple other secular and religious alternatives were also used.[1]
[edit] References
- Book: "How Proudly They Wave: Flags of the Fifty States" by Rita D. Haban
