The official flag of Massachusetts
was adopted in 1971 (before 1971, the Massachusetts
flag had a design on both sides of the flag;
the design on the back was omitted).
The flag depicts a Native American carrying
a bow and arrow on a blue shield (all on a white
background). A white star on the shield represents
Massachusetts, one of the original 13 states.
Above the shield is an arm wielding a sword
(demonstrating the state motto).
Capital: Boston
Nicknames: Bay State; Old
Colony State.
Motto: Ense petit placidam
sub libertate quietem (By the sword we seek
peace, but peace only under liberty)
Flower: Mayflower (1918)
Massachusetts was the 6th state in the USA;
it was admitted in 1788.
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