Americanism - AMVETS National Site
The program includes flag drawing, poster and essay contests that are grade specific and age appropriate. Who is eligible? All school age children, K-12. They may attend public, private, …
Flag of Louisiana - Wikipedia
The flag of Louisiana consists of a rectangular field of blue with the arms of Louisiana, a pelican vulning herself, in white in the center, with a ribbon beneath, also in white, containing in blue …
State Flag and Seal - Louisiana Secretary of State
Official Louisiana state flags are available for purchase from the Capitol Foundation by calling 225.342.0642. Use the artwork below for all materials that display the state flag and seal. …
Milledge L. Bonham, Jr. "The Flags of Louisiana."
After the treaty of Paris, in 1763, at the end of the French and Indian war, the Bourbon flag withdrew from Louisiana. First it disappeared from Baton Rouge and vicinity — known today …
Shreveport, Louisiana (U.S.) - CRW Flags
As part of the centennial celebration a public contest was held to design an official flag for the city. In 1934, the only city in the State of Louisiana that had a flag, adopted in 1918, was New …
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana (U.S.) - CRW Flags
Description of the flag. The flag depicts the Chalmette Monument with a blue background, gold olive branches and white stars. It bears the blue and white of France's flag. A contest was held …
Governor Landry Issues Executive Order Ensuring Respect for Our Flags
Jun 14, 2024 · Baton Rouge, LA- Today, on Flag Day, Governor Jeff Landry signed an Executive Order that recognizes the policies and procedures that apply to all flags flown over the State …
My flag won the Louisiana redesign poll on the U.S. State Flags ...
Aug 2, 2021 · The white stripe takes the form of a fleur-de-lis, an old symbol of Royal France that has significance in Louisiana in both historical and modern times. The fleur-de-lis was featured …
Flag of Louisiana | Meaning, Pelican & History | Britannica
flag of Louisiana. U.S. state flag consisting of a blue field (background) featuring a pelican and its young in a nest above a ribbon emblazoned with the state motto, “Union justice confidence.”. …
List of Louisiana state symbols - Wikipedia
This is a list of official symbols of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Official symbols of Louisiana are codified in the laws of Louisiana.