Wisconsin Flag
The Wisconsin flag history is very old dates back in the era 60s of the 18th century. Wisconsin became the state of United States of America on 29th May 1848. Wisconsin came in the union of the America at the most start of the 30th series, as Wisconsin is the 30th number country which gained the position of statehood at the middle. The state flag for Wisconsin was adopted after 25 years of the Wisconsin statehood recognition. The Wisconsin state flag was approved by the government of Wisconsin in 1863. The modification of the Wisconsin’s state flag is occurred in the 19th century on 1st May 1981, when the name of the state that is Wisconsin and the date 1848 was included into the flag. The Wisconsin history is older than the adoption of the flag of Wisconsin, but this difference is not that much big as compare to the century difference of other flags of state. The other name of the Wisconsin or the nick name or the name by which Wisconsin is known is state of Badger.
In 1913, this resolution finally made it into the official state statutes of Wisconsin identifying a dark blue flag with the state coat of arms centered on each side. On 30th May 1916, President Woodrow Wilson recognized Flag Day. State Flag of Wisconsin was difficult to differentiate from others. After years of attempt regarding the problem; what is the Wisconsin’s state flag difference as compare to the other state flags, so this problem was solved in very perceptible way, in white letters word WISCONSIN is added on the flag on the above of the state coat of arms and the date that Wisconsin was accepted by the union, "1848" s added in white letters beneath the state coat of arms.
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The description of the Wisconsin’s flag is the simplest one. The flag is made with the proportion of 2:3. The background of the flag is painted fully with blue color. The seal of the state is drawn at the center of the flag. The name of the state that is Wisconsin is written above the state seal of Wisconsin. While underneath the state seal the date 1848 is written.
The meaning of the flag is simple but long because of the state seal emblem. The badger on the seal depicts the animal of the state. The motto written on the seal is “forward”. The seal is divided into parts and the industries of the Wisconsin are depicted by these parts. The agriculture of the state is depicted by the plough on the flag. The mining is depicted by the shovel and pick. The manufacturing of the state is symbolized by the arm and hammer. While the anchor represents the navigation. The motto written on the belt depicts the association of Wisconsin with other states. While the motto and the shield on the flag shows there strong devotion with the United States of America. The sailor and minor on the seal depict the manpower working in the sea and on the land. Prosperity and growth of agriculture is depicted by the bunch of fruits with the feet of these sailor and minor. The lead pyramid having 13 ingots represent the mineral growth and 13 original colonies of the amalgamation.
The Wisconsin flag info and other information of the Wisconsin state itself and its history is avilable in many public libraries for general public. The Wisconsin state flag coloring pages activity based learning is very helpful for children. The picture of Wisconsin flag can be searched out on internet and free to download. The Wisconsin’s flag lapel pins are also available in market for purchase.
