The official state flag of Missouri
was adopted on March 22, 1913. It was designed
by Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Oliver.
The flag has a red, white and blue background
(representing Missouri's French heritage; it was
part of the Louisiana Purchase from France). The
circular center is surrounded by 24 white stars.
Two grizzly bears represent bravery and strength.
A knight's helmet and another 24 stars are above
the bears. The motto United We Stand, Divided
We Fall is around the inner circle. The motto
is on a yellow ribbon under the bears. The inner
circle has an eagle holding the olive branch of
peace and the arrows of war, a crescent moon,
and another grizzly bear. The Roman numeral MDCCCXX
is under the two bears (1820 was the date of the
Missouri Compromise).
Capital: Jefferson City
Nickname: Show-me State
Motto: Salus populi suprema
lex esto (The welfare of the people shall be the
supreme law).
Flower: Hawthorn (1923)
Missouri was the 24th state in the USA; it was
admitted in 1821.
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