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The Flag of Vermont consists of the state's Coat of arms and motto. The Vermont General Assembly adopted the current flag on 1 June 1923.
Multiple versions of the flag have been included throughout history. Originally, the flag was the same as the Flag of the Green Mountain Boys. It was then changed to look similar to the flag of the United States, consisting of red and white stripes, and a blue top left corner. Is was changed to be dissimilar to avoid confusion.[1]
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While the pine needle supporters of the coat of arms are represented throughout New England, the pine tree in the middle of the Coat of arms represents the Vermont forests.[2] The cows and wheat represent the dairy and agriculture industries.[3] The [[deer] head on top represents Vermont's wildlife.[2] The Green Mountains are in the background as well. The motto, "Freedom and Unity", is also used. The motto balances two different ideals, the freedom of the individual citizen, and the welfare of the common good.
[edit] Design
The flag consists of the state's Coat of arms and motto on a field of azure.
[edit] History
Originally, Vermont used the Flag of the Green Mountain Boys, using the Governor's flag informally.
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