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Flag of Nebraska

Flag of Nebraska

Nebraska was one of the last states to adopt a state flag. Representative J. Lloyd McMaster introduced a bill in 1925 to designate a state banner and the bill was passed. The law describes the banner as: "... a reproduction of the Great Seal of the State charged on the center in gold and silver on a field of national blue."

In 1963 the Legislature finally designated the state banner as the official flag of Nebraska. The symbols on the great seal of Nebraska are described on a bill introduced in 1867:

Seal of Nebraska

Seal of Nebraska

Nebraska's state seal is located in the Secretary of State's office and leaves its impression on all official state documents. The symbols on the great seal of Nebraska are described on a bill introduced in 1867:

Flag of South Dakota

Official State Flag of South Dakota

The state flag of South Dakota features the great seal on a blazing sun in the center against a field of sky blue. The words "South Dakota" appear above the seal and the official state nickname appears below; "The Mount Rushmore State." South Dakota flags that are designed for indoor and display use have a golden fringe on three sides. All State Flags

Flag of Montana

Official State Flag of Montana

The Montana flag displays a representation of the state seal on a field of deep blue. The legislation also describes "golden fringe along the upper and lower borders of the flag." Above the great seal is the word "Montana" in gold Helvetica Bold font (the letters are to equal 1/10 the vertical measurement of the flag).