Louisiana's state flag features a crest that's centered upon a blue backdrop which features a nest with a mother pelican and her three chicks. Beneath the crest is the state's motto, "Union ...

The figure in this case, is a glowing white mother pelican tearing her breast to feed her young against a backdrop of blue on Louisiana's state flag. Gov. W.W. Heard specified the color scheme in ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Louisiana state flag has been a symbol of the state’s rich history and heritage, but how was it designed and what is the background behind it? We dive into the ...

The imagery of a pelican wounding itself to feed its young symbolizes self-sacrifice and caring for one's family, while also representing the state of Louisiana's commitment to its people.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The ...