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The state flag of Arkansas is red, white, and blue to signify that Arkansas is one of the United States. The large diamond represents the only diamond producing state in the USA - Arkansas. 25 white stars show Arkansas as the 25th state to join the Union. Three blue stars below the word ARKANSAS are symbols for the three nations which ruled Arkansas before it became a state (Spain, France, and the United States), and also signify that Arkansas was the third state created out of the Louisiana Purchase. The fourth lone star above the word ARKANSAS represents the Confederacy.

Utah's coat of arms appears on the state seal and state flag. All Coats of Arms

California designated April 6 as California Poppy Day in 2010, and Governor Wilson proclaimed May 13-18 as Poppy Week in 1996 (the state flower is the California poppy). All State Holidays

Excerpt from Senate Bill 944 (37222.12)

(a) April 6 of each year is designated and set apart as California Poppy Day, a day having special significance pursuant to Section 37222.

Connecticut designated "Yankee Doodle" (composer unknown) as the official state song in 1978. A second state song (Beautiful Connecticut Waltz) was adopted in 2013. All State Songs

The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word "Quinnehtukqut" (beside the long tidal river). The name Connecticut was established early in the 1600's (referring to the Connecticut River). Many state names evolved from Native American languages. All State Name Origins

In 1931 Connecticut formally adopted a design for the official Arms of the state (a coat of arms or armorial bearings). This design is also featured on the state flag (formally described in 1897), and the state seal uses a variation of it as well. The official description of the Arms:

The state flag of Connecticut was inspired by a memorial from a Connecticut chapter of the daughters of the American Revolution. The flag design was already generally accepted as the official flag of the state when it was proposed for adoption in 1895 (the flag was formally described in 1897 Connecticut legislation).

The flag includes a ribbon with the Connecticut state motto on it: Qui transtulit sustinet (he who is transplanted still sustains). The state seal of Connecticut also uses a similar design featuring Connecticut's armorial bearings.

The Connecticut state seal is adorned with a trio of grape vines. Appearing below the the grape vines is a banner with the state motto: "Sustinet Qui Transtulit" (Latin for He who is transplanted still sustains). Sigillum Reipublicae Connecticutensis is Latin for "Seal of the State of Connecticut."

Connecticut designated the historic Charter Oak as the official state tree. The Charter Oak was a white oak tree (Quercus albus) that fell during a great storm in 1856 at well over 200 years of age. It's memory continues as a symbol of the love of freedom that inspired our colonial ancestors to resist tyranny and demand liberty (read about the hiding of King Charles II's charter in the majestic oak tree on the state of Connecticut's official website: The Carter Oak.

The state motto of Connecticut is "He who is transplanted still sustains" (in Latin: Qui transtulit sustinet). The origin of the motto is uncertain but it has been associated with the various versions of the state seal beginning with the Saybrook Colony Seal. The Saybrook Colony was established in late 1635 at the mouth of the Connecticut River in what is today Old Saybrook, Connecticut.