New York Flag

The New York flag history is one of the oldest flag histories out of many other states of the United States of America’s flag. New York is one of those original 13 states that taken part in making the America a strongest amalgamation of the world and increased the counter number to 11 in the American states counter. When the New York joined the union of United States of America, it was the 17th century, when the America got a new state in its union; the date of that happening was 26th July 1788. While there is big difference between the New York creation and the New York flag adoption. This difference is not just of 10 or 20 years, it is more than a century difference that is after one hundred and thirteen years. The current flag of the New York was approved for the official use of the country. The coat of arms of New York experienced so many variations, means about five times the coat of arms was changed. Originally the arm was approved by the state officials in 1777 and with time to time faced many variations. The last variation was introduced on the flag in 1882. The New York current flag is actually originated or inspired from the rebellion war flag. 2nd April 1901 is the date when the flag was approved officially for the state use and for representing the state and its nation as a sovereign.

If someone gives a first look to the New York flag then it looks like an enchanting painting on a wall. The national flag of New York is made with the proportion of 10:19. The flag is painted with a plain blue sort of like Navy blue colored background. Above that blue color background, a beautiful picture is emblazoned at the center of the flag, that picture is referred as the state coat of arms. At the both sides of the coat of arms, the two women are standing. On one side of that coat of arms is the picture of the goddess Liberty and she is in the position that holds a pole and that is a pole with a Liberty Cap on its top. Liberty is used as a symbol of freedom and sovereignty. At her feet there is a discarded crown which represents freedom from the clutches and the rule of England which was achieved at the end of the revolutionary war. On the right side of the coat of arms it is seen that there is the goddess of Justice. The picture shows that she wears a blindfold around her eyes and carries the scales of justice. The state has a motto that is written as "Excelsior" and that is written on a white ribbon. It expresses the idea of reaching upward and onwards to higher goals. A picture of sun is present on the shield which rises over the Hudson highlands and there are also the images of ships sailing on the Hudson. At the top of the flag above the shield there is an eagle and that is resting on a globe symbolizing the Western Hemisphere.

The New York flag can be used as a painting if some variations are included, with quite different esthetic scene the painting will look very beautiful and enhance the emblazoned of anyone drawing room.