The state’s motto is also displayed: “United we stand, divided we fall.” The Louisiana flag features a pelican nurturing its young by tearing at its own breast, symbolizing sacrifice ...

Twenty-four stars surrounded the coat of arms, representative of Missouri’s position as the 24th state admitted to the Union. Lastly, the flag bears to mottos “United We Stand, Divided We Fall ...

The eight horizontal stripes on Hawaii's state flag represent the eight major islands that make up the state. The corner of the flag includes the Union Jack of the United Kingdom since the islands ...